2026 Credit Summer Analyst
Established in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world's leading private investment firms with approximately $185 billion in assets under management. Bain Capital manages a range of strategies including private equity, public equity, credit, venture capital, real estate, life sciences, insurance solutions, impact investments, and capital allocation. Our competitive advantage is grounded in a diligence-intensive, value-added investment approach that enables the firm to deliver industry-leading returns for its investors. Headquartered in Boston, Bain Capital has offices in Chicago, Dublin, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Melbourne, Mumbai, Munich, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo.
Bain Capital Credit Overview
Bain Capital Credit is a leading global credit specialist with approximately $51 billion in assets under management as of September 2024. We invest across the full spectrum of credit strategies, including leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, direct lending, structured products, non-performing loans, and equities. Through our numerous funds, we have the ability to invest in every level of a company’s capital structure from secured debt to equity, and we can also provide capital to growing companies with unique financing needs.
Our investment process is characterized by detailed business and financial analysis and a culture of vigorous debate. We combine a consulting-based approach to industry, competitor, and business analysis with an in-depth examination of a target company’s financial performance and capital structure. Our goal is to select the best industries, the best companies, and the best relative value among the many securities each company offers.
Bain Capital Credit has a world-class team of over 100 investment professionals with extensive experience analyzing and managing high-yield investments.
Summer Analyst Program
The Summer Analyst internship enables a highly-select group of rising seniors the opportunity to become an investor as part of a leading global investment firm. We value team players with a drive to succeed and a great sense of humor.
Summer Analysts participate in a 10-week internship based in our Boston office. Each Summer Analyst will be an essential member of a dynamic team, working alongside a diverse group of experienced leaders and talented professionals. The program commences in June 2026 with the potential for a full-time offer of employment in July 2027.
Summer Analysts are exposed to a broad set of situations and credits to systematically develop skills as a value-added investor. They develop and hone a complete financial and business analysis skill set, and build on the tools used in consulting firms to analyze industries, business strategies and competitive positions. In addition, Summer Analysts develop strong financial modeling and analytical skills and gain exposure to many areas of the public financial markets.
We Offer:
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A comprehensive, world-class training program
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A structured mentorship program, which pairs interns with tenured Analysts and Associates
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An ability to attend Credit Committee meetings and contribute to investment decisions
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The opportunity to gain substantial investment experience
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The potential to secure a full-time offer for employment
Responsibilities Include:
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Conducting company and industry research
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Tracking relative trading values of various securities
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Developing buy/sell/hold recommendations on companies
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Opportunity to prepare and deliver a presentation to relevant stakeholders
Qualifications:
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Current sophomores (ALL MAJORS) with a strong academic record (cumulative GPA 3.6 or higher)
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Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills
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An interest in business strategy, financial markets, and investments
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Please note applicants must be authorized to work in the US
What We Do
Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading alternative investment firms. More than 1,200 Bain Capital employees work together at locations in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Melbourne, Sydney, Madrid, Luxembourg, Munich, Mumbai, Seoul, and Tokyo to manage approximately $155 billion in assets.
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital has advanced a consulting-based approach to investment. We develop close partnerships with management teams around the world, uncovering valuable insights that drive long-term value to businesses and markets. We have expanded this approach beyond private equity to several asset classes, including credit, fixed income, public equity, venture capital, and real estate. We’re dedicated to responsible business practices, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are critical considerations in our investment approach.
We strive to create lasting impact for all stakeholders: our investors, our teams, our businesses, and the communities we’re a part of. We believe our shared values form the core of our competitive advantage:
- We develop exceptional partnerships. We know great outcomes come from great teams.
- We challenge conventional thinking. We think differently. We nurture a culture of deep objective inquiry and seek the full potential in every opportunity.
- We work with tenacity. We roll up our sleeves, dig in, and come to work every day searching for better outcomes.
- We believe character matters. We prize personal integrity and humility.
Our team also supports a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations by donating time, expertise and resources through the Bain Capital Community Partnership. Bain Capital Children's Charity, founded in 1996, has proven this by providing more than $55 million to 350 youth-related causes thanks to contributions from the firm’s employees and partners.
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