GSS, Technology DirectorThis is a rare opportunity to join Bain Capital's Special Situations group, which has ~$24 billion in assets under management, as an embedded member of the investment and operations team.As Director of Technology for Special Situations, you will be the senior technologist sitting adjacent to the business — a peer to investment professionals, operations leaders, and finance executives. You will own the technology agenda for the group end-to-end: from shaping the strategic roadmap alongside business leadership, to hands-on delivery, to identifying and deploying AI-driven capabilities that redefine how the team operates. You will manage a dedicated team of developers and a business analyst, and lead a vendor ecosystem — but your most important relationships will be with the business stakeholders you serve daily.This role is ideal for someone who is as comfortable in a deal pipeline discussion as they are reviewing a system architecture — a technologist who earns credibility through deep domain fluency, not just technical skill.You are a natural team player who thrives in complex, matrixed global organizations.
You build relationships across geographies and functions with ease, navigate competing priorities with good judgment, and consistently drive toward common ground and win-win outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner with investment professionals and the firm's data science & AI team to identify, evaluate, and deploy AI-enabled capabilities across the investment lifecycle.Serve as the primary technology leader embedded within the Special Situations business, building trusted relationships with investment professionals, portfolio oversight teams, finance, and operations.Own the full portfolio of technology platforms supporting Special Situations, including deal pipeline management, fund administration, portfolio oversight and analytics, accounting, and investment reporting.Lead end-to-end rollout of AI & Technology solutions, including requirements gathering, vendor/tool selection, integration design, user acceptance testing, change management, and post-launch supportWhat Makes You An Ideal Candidate10+ 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.Exceptional communication and relationship skills; able to translate between business and technical teams at all levels of seniority.Hands-on experience deploying AI based solutions in a finance or enterprise context, including tools such as Claude, OpenAI, or similar platforms (preferred)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.Special Situations at Bain Capital offers exposure to one of the broadest investment mandates in alternatives - spanning geographies, asset classes, and the full complexity of private markets. The technology function here is not a back-office - it is a first-class partner to some of the most respected investment professionals in the industry. For the right person, this is a chance to build something meaningful, work on genuinely hard problems, and grow alongside a world-class team.Compensation: Expected Annual Base Salary $190,000 - $215,000.
Actual base salary will be determined by a wide range of factors including but not limited to role, function, level, experience, qualifications and geographic location. In addition to a competitive base salary, this position may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based upon factors such as individual impact, team and firm performance. Bain Capital offers a competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial security, family needs, and overall well-being.Bain Capital is an equal opportunity employer.
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