Bain Capital
alternative asset management
GSS,TechnologyDirector
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“GSS, Technology Director at Bain Capital. Skills: AI & Innovation, Business Partnership & Strategic Roadmap, Technology Delivery & Platform Ownership, Hands-On Technical Leadership. Own the technology agenda for the group end-to-end. Manage a dedicated team of developers and a business analyst”
What You'll Achieve.
redefine how the team operates; creates genuine leverage; improve how the business operates
Industry & Context.
diagnose ambiguous business problems; develop a point of view; present options and trade-offs; recommend pragmatic technology or process changes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of experience in technology roles supporting buy-side asset management or alternative investment firms, Deep understanding of the private markets investment lifecycle — deal sourcing and pipeline, credit analysis, portfolio monitoring, fund administration, and investor reporting, Proven track record owning and delivering technology roadmaps in a business-embedded or product leadership capacity, Hands-on technical fluency: SQL, Python, data modeling, and/or BI/reporting ability to engage substantively in architecture and design discussions, Exceptional communication and relationship able to translate between business and technical teams at all levels of seniority, Experience managing small teams and vendor ecosystems in an agile delivery environment
Nice to Have
Exposure to Special Situations, Private Equity, Distressed Credit, or closely adjacent private markets strategies, Hands-on experience deploying AI based solutions in a finance or enterprise context, including tools such as Claude, OpenAI, or similar platforms, Proficiency in prompt engineering and working with AI APIs or low-code AI development tools, Demonstrated experience participating in or leading AI solution rollouts, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, change management, and adoption tracking, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related advanced degree a plus
What You'll Do.
Own the technology agenda for the group end-to-end
Manage a dedicated team of developers and a business analyst
Lead a vendor ecosystem
and deploy AI-enabled capabilities across the investment lifecycle
Stay at the forefront of rapidly evolving AI tooling
Build expertise in prompt engineering and working with AI APIs and/or AI development tools
Drive proof-of-concept work and lead the transition from experimentation to production deployment
Serve as the primary technology leader embedded within the Special Situations business
Serve as the primary liaison between Special Situations business stakeholders and broader Bain Capital Technology
Partner with business leadership to define
and evolve the technology roadmap
Proactively assess current systems
and manual develop and bring forward concrete recommendations for new capabilities
Own the full portfolio of technology platforms supporting Special Situations
Lead delivery across internal developers
and third-party vendors
Oversee software release cycles
and ongoing BAU operations
Manage the technology budget
Maintain a current-state and forward-looking view of the Special Situations technology ecosystem
Lead end-to-end rollout of AI & Technology solutions
Engage directly in product design
requirements elicitation
technical prototyping
and solution architecture
Set the standard for engineering and delivery practices across the team
Ensure platforms are well-integrated
and aligned with Bain Capital’s broader technology standards and data infrastructure
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with investment professionals and the firm’s data science & AI team; Serve as the primary liaison between Special Situations business stakeholders and broader Bain Capital Technology, Data, AI, and vendor teams; Build relationships across geographies and functions with ease; Manage small teams and vendor ecosystems
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication and relationship able to translate between business and technical teams at all levels of seniority; Communicate with clarity and confidence at all levels within an organization
Process & Methodology
managing scope, timelines, quality, and stakeholder communication with rigor, agile delivery environment, leading AI solution rollouts, including scoping, stakeholder alignment, change management, and adoption tracking
Full Job Description
**TITLE:** GSS, Technology Director **DEPARTMENT:** Special Situations - Information Technology **LOCATION:** Boston, MA **REPORTS:** SVP, Head of GSS & Credit Technology ** _BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW_** With approximately $215 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 1,985+ employees in 24 offices on four continents. **We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential.** Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights. **Our people are the heart of our advantage.** Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes. **For more information visit:** [**Bain Capital**](https://www.baincapital.com/) ** _DESCRIPTION_** Bain Capital’s Special Situations group, which has ~$24 billion in assets under management, is one of the most dynamic and complex investment businesses in alternative asset management — operating across distressed debt, opportunistic credit, and special situations strategies spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. This is a rare opportunity to join that business not as a support
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