About the Role
This role supports Future Back Ventures (FBV) — Bain & Company's venture fund. It is a venture / platform role, not a consulting engagement. The Senior Associate is split across portfolio support, fund operations, and communications.
Portfolio Company Support & Platform Execution (45%)
- Help design and execute the FBV platform offering for portfolio companies, translating Bain and broader ecosystem resources into tangible support for founders
- Coordinate founder support initiatives across areas such as strategic problem solving, market research, talent support, customer introductions, and targeted expert connections
- Partner with portfolio companies and internal Bain stakeholders to scope requests, drive follow-through, and capture outcomes and lessons learned
- Support the planning and delivery of founder programming, events, and community-building initiatives that strengthen the FBV network
Fund Operations, Portfolio Tracking, and Reporting (30%)
- Maintain and own high-quality portfolio and fund data, including company milestones, operating metrics, engagement activity, and materials used for internal planning or Investment Committee updates
- Help build and improve repeatable operating processes, templates, and knowledge-management tools that increase the effectiveness of the FBV team
- Support recurring reporting and coordination needs across portfolio reviews, investor communications, finance-related workflows, and other operational priorities in partnership with internal stakeholders
Communications and Special Projects (25%)
- Draft and coordinate portfolio and fund communications, including newsletters, founder updates, website content, and social-media support
- Help elevate the visibility of portfolio company milestones and the FBV brand through thoughtful storytelling and well-executed communications
- Own or support special projects that advance strategic priorities for the fund, with scope varying based on business need and the associate's capabilities and interests
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of relevant experience
- Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working (minimum 1 day/week on-site)
Locations & Compensation
Available in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley (Palo Alto), and Washington DC. US base salary range varies by city:
- Atlanta: $94,250 – $113,000
- Chicago: $103,500 – $124,500
- Texas (Austin/Dallas/Houston): $99,000 – $118,750
- Boston, LA, Seattle, DC: $108,250 – $130,000
- New York, San Francisco, Silicon Valley: $117,750 – $141,250