Aviation Asset Management Associate

Bain Capital • New York, NY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Bain Capital Special Situations, with $24 billion in assets under management, provides bespoke capital solutions across various market cycles. Aviation is a key focus area, with significant investment in aircraft hard assets. The Portfolio Group within Special Situations is responsible for fund and asset management, strategy, risk, and opportunities. This role is for an Associate within the Portfolio Group, focusing on aircraft hard assets in the New York City office, supporting the management of approximately $7 billion in aircraft assets.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials (BS/BS in finance, economics, accounting and/or related degree preferred)
• 2-4 years of data analytics, risk analytics, portfolio management, or strategic finance experience
• High proficiency in Excel; ability to build and iterate analytical tools and dashboard with experience through former roles, internships or coursework in managing datasets and running financial models / scenario analytics
• Ability to synthesize large, ambiguous data sets into clear insights
• High proficiency in Powerpoint with ability to effectively communicate insights from analyses to diverse stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with outside parties and personnel across all levels of the firm
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to distill analysis into crisp recommendations

Nice To Haves

• Prior background in aviation or aircraft leasing is a strong plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support to inform investment decisions, including new asset acquisitions, financings, sales, etc.
• Act as a thought partner to the deal team, leveraging modeling, data, and analytics
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders around all key asset management actions
• Work on all aspects of the portfolio, including new deals, ongoing portfolio work, and ultimately value realization
• Focus on modeling, data analytics, industry research, and internal/external reporting, all with the goal of optimizing investment outcomes
• Develop analytical tools and maintain systems to assist in strategy setting, returns optimization, and capital formation
• Attend board meetings, global industry events, etc.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level