Manager, Research and Data Services, Vendor Intelligence - Private Equity

Manager, Research and Data Services, Vendor Intelligence – Private Equity

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We act as Bain’s portal to the external world of data and insights. The team conducts secondary research to discover, distill, and present information that helps case teams answer pressing questions. Team members bring deep knowledge in specialized areas and a wide awareness of additional data sources. This role supports a global practice that operates across multiple locations and provides research support without consulting clients directly.

• Vendor Management, data strategy and budgeting for Practice Area – 50%.
• Research for case teams, client development, IP and Practice Areas – 20%.
• Coaching practice affiliates in sectors of specialization – 10%.
• Asset Creation includes innovation, product development, topic and vendor guides published to IRIS/Internal KM Systems – 10%.
• Practice communication including liaising with Global Practice Head, Regional practice stakeholders and PEG vertical leaders – 10%.

Position Summary:

• Drive the data strategy for the Private Equity practice, including contract management, vendor selection and implementation.
• Collaborate with RDS leadership to support training and knowledge capture of external sources.
• Lead specialized, complex research efforts, manage projects, and build data assets.
• Provide deep expertise on Private Equity drivers, trends, structure, regulatory considerations, and data.
• Facilitate communication across practice teams, RDS, and end‑users to proactively address issues.
• Lead practice content evaluation, resource development, and asset building projects.
• Manage knowledge capture programs such as IRIS pages, source guides, and topic guides.
• Serve as a global point of contact for a specialization, offering subject‑matter and source expertise.
• Develop and present training materials and practice skills training.
• Proactively build a knowledge‑sharing community within PPK and the broader organization.
• Engage in global and regional RDS practice standardization and solution development.
• Champion strategic initiatives for RDS and the practice.
• Conduct research for case teams and provide filtered, synthesized results.

• Advanced degree in Information Science or MBA preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 8 or more years of research experience.
• Demonstrated experience in vendor/contracts management is a must.
• Experience in Consulting, financial services, private equity, or other business settings; knowledge of the private equity industry is highly valuable.
• Strong analytical and business skills.
• Strong project management skills, and training and presentation skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a change agent and innovative orientation.
• Experience in building strong customer relationships.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; fluent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage by influence in a matrix organization.

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution, and Bain’s best‑in‑class benefits package.

• Base salary ranges by location:
  • Boston, MA: $,500.
  • New York City, NY: $,500.
  • Dallas, TX: $,500.
  • Chicago, IL: $,000.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, increasing after 3 years of service and vested upon start date.
• Full coverage medical, dental and vision plans.
• Generous paid time off, parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays.
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution.
• Paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Annual fitness reimbursements.

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