Senior Associate, Future Back Venture Investor

Senior Associate, Future Back Venture Investor Bain & Co.

• 4.3 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $84,250
• $126,500 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave 401(k) 5% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Deal sourcing operations Startup experience Identifying new business opportunities Competitive analysis Mid-level Financial analysis Pattern recognition Analysis skills Market research Bachelor's degree Private equity Management consulting Presentation creation Due diligence Investment banking 2 years Communication skills Consulting firm experience Full Job Description

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor Best Place to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don't happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

Future Back Ventures (FBV) is Bain & Company's venture fund focused on investing in early-stage, promising startups founded or led by Bain alumni. FBV invests alongside leading venture firms and helps portfolio companies access the best of Bain through strategic advisory support, talent, community, introductions, and practical operating resources. As a small, entrepreneurial team inside Bain, FBV combines rigorous investment judgment with hands-on support for founders building the companies of the future.

WHERE YOU'LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This is an exciting opportunity to join the investment team of a growing venture fund inside Bain. The person in this role will support the full investment process, from sourcing and thesis development through diligence and investment recommendation. The associate will help FBV identify compelling Bain alumni-led startups, develop investment perspectives on priority sectors and themes, and conduct rigorous analysis to inform investment decisions. The role offers broad exposure to founders, co-investors, Bain senior leaders, and the fund's Investment Committee. This role is best suited to a highly analytical and proactive individual who combines strong business judgment with intellectual curiosity, relationship-building capability, and a willingness to get into the details when needed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Key responsibilities for this role include: Deal sourcing and pipeline development (30%) Identify and qualify potential investment opportunities through market research, outbound sourcing, founder and investor networking, and engagement with the Bain alumni community. Build and maintain thematic and sector maps to support proactive sourcing in areas of interest to the fund. Drive and track pipeline activity with discipline and help ensure that opportunities are advanced, paused, or declined with clear rationale and strong follow-through. Due diligence and investment recommendations (55%) Conduct rigorous research and analysis on prospective investments, including market size, competitive dynamics, business model, go-to-market approach, customer traction, product-market fit, unit economics, and key risks. Develop investment materials, including market scans, diligence summaries, financial analyses, and investment memoranda for internal discussion and Investment Committee review. Support founder, customer, expert, and reference conversations and synthesize findings into clear points of view and actionable recommendations. Help codify lessons from past investment decisions and pipeline retrospectives to strengthen FBV's pattern recognition and diligence approach over time. Fund strategy, portfolio support, and special projects (15%) Contribute meaningfully to sector theses, market perspectives, and other strategic work that sharpens the fund's investment focus. Support additional fund initiatives and special projects as needed in a small, entrepreneurial team environment.

ABOUT YOU

Bachelors or equivalent undergraduate degree required with strong academic credentials. 2-4 years of relevant professional experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, private equity, corporate development, startup strategy, or a related field. Experience evaluating markets, companies, or investment opportunities is preferred. Prior work with early-stage companies, founders, or entrepreneurial ecosystems is helpful. Prior experience at Bain & Company is preferred but not required. Strong analytical horsepower, including comfort structuring ambiguous problems, conducting market research, and translating findings into an investment point of view. Clear and persuasive written communication, with the ability to develop well-structured presentations and investment materials. Strong interpersonal and networking skills; able to build credibility with founders, co-investors, Bain alumni, and internal stakeholders. High level of ownership, curiosity, and self-direction in a lean team environment. Sound business judgment, intellectual honesty, and comfort forming recommendations with incomplete information. Ability to balance speed with rigor and move fluidly between strategic thinking and detailed execution. This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1 day per week with limited travel as needed. U.S. Compensation Information Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain's best in class benefits package (details listed below). Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows: In Atlanta, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $84,250

• $101,250 In Chicago, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $93,000
• $111,500 In Texas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $88,500
• $106,250 In Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle and Washington D.C., the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $97,000
• $116,500 In New York, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between $105,500
• $126,500 Placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level Annual discretionary performance bonus This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation 4.

5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date Bain & Company's comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family. Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays Fully vested 401(k) company contribution Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance Annual fitness reimbursements For all other locations, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is commensurate with competitive geographic market rates for this role and will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.