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BAIN CAPITAL OVERVIEW
With approximately $225 billion of assets under management, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We create lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Over four decades we have strategically grown our platform to focus on Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. Today, our team includes 2,000+ employees in 24 offices on four continents.
We partner differently to help people and companies embrace possibility and realize potential. Founded as a private partnership in 1984, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility, empowering our people to define and own their career trajectories. Today, our partnership approach enables us to pursue strategic growth, build enduring relationships with a robust external network, and collaborate across our integrated platform to connect the deep and diverse expertise that unlocks breakthrough insights.
Our people are the heart of our advantage. Colleagues at all levels have a seat at the table as they tackle business challenges with a principal investor mindset. By asking incisive questions, respectfully challenging one another, and remaining intellectually agile, we work together to achieve exceptional outcomes.
BAIN CAPITAL REAL ESTATE OVERVIEW
Since 2010, senior members of the Bain Capital Real Estate (“BCRE”) team have refined a thematic and nimble business model, focused on thesis-driven and resilient portfolio construction, designed to capture long-term demand growth and changing customer needs and preferences for real estate. Our team, which is led by Ryan Cotton, Partner, and comprises more than 100 dedicated professionals, has been thoughtfully constructed to capture market opportunities at scale. To date, our strategy has been utilized for the acquisition of more than 730 assets with total equity commitments of $11.8 billion. This includes, but is not limited to, acquisitions across BCRE Fund I ($1.5 billion, 2018 vintage), BCRE Fund II ($3.0 billion, 2020 vintage), BCRE Fund III ($3.4 billion, 2023 vintage), and the BCRE Life Science Fund (~$800 million, 2021 vintage), value-add real estate funds focused predominantly on thematic investments in North America. We believe that while our business model is built to succeed in a broad range of environments, it is particularly well suited for the current period of volatility. For more information, visit https://www.baincapital.com/businesses/real-estate.
ASSOCIATE POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Associate will be a member of the BCRE Finance team and will be responsible for supporting Senior Finance Associates and other Finance team members on accounting and reporting matters for a portfolio of direct real estate investments, as well as providing support for fund level accounting and reporting functions. Direct real estate investments include a wide range of asset sectors including retail, life sciences / lab space, senior housing, self-storage, industrial - infill, medical office, multi-family, media / content space, etc.
The responsibilities of the Associate will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Cash Management
Track, analyze, and coordinate weekly cash activity, such as processing capital calls and distributions
Perform weekly cash availability analysis across multiple Funds, including evaluating loan drawdowns and repayments
Coordinate with multiple Finance team members and other Bain departments to ensure all wires move timely and that cash reconciles weekly
Coordinate with the outsourced accounting group and fund administrator on cash procedures, cash tracking, and bank fee & interest calculations
Reporting & Audit Support
Review supporting workpapers for monthly interest expense/bank fees as well as assist in the preparation of quarterly workpapers
Support team members with annual property operating budget process
Provide assistance with interim & year-end audit/tax deliverables
Process Improvement
Collaborate with Finance team members on ad hoc projects to enhance the products of the department and firm
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
We are actively seeking candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar major
Entry level to 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Preference will be given to Big 4 public accounting experience and/or experience working at a real estate investment manager.
Advanced Excel skills
Demonstrated interest in process improvement, including use of IT tools and AI
Experience in Yardi is preferred, but not required
Excellent communication skills (email and verbal) plus demonstrated confidence and ability to communicate with all levels of the team
Must possess exceptional organizational skills, be deadline-driven, and have a keen attention to detail
Ability to balance competing priorities, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong self-motivation
Compensation:
Expected Annual Base Salary $80,000 – 85,000
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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in real estate finance jobs.
- Proficiency in Argus Enterprise and advanced financial modeling in Excel
- Experience underwriting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, or debt transactions
- Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a closely related field
- Familiarity with capital stack structures including equity, mezzanine, and senior debt
- CFA designation or progress toward it is frequently preferred at associate and VP levels
- Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles as applied to real estate asset management
Tips for Your Real Estate Finance Job Search
Quantify deals on your resume
List specific deal types, asset classes, and transaction sizes you've worked on. Real estate finance hiring managers scan for keywords like LBO modeling, debt placement, or CMBS, so your resume needs those terms tied to real outcomes.
Tailor applications to asset class
A multifamily acquisitions team and an industrial REIT read resumes very differently. Match your cover letter and resume to the property type the employer focuses on, whether that's office, retail, industrial, or residential debt.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists real estate finance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight modeling proficiency with specifics
Don't just write 'Excel and Argus.' Name the model types you've built: waterfall distributions, IRR sensitivity tables, or 10-year hold period analyses. Employers at the analyst and associate level expect you to demonstrate this before the interview.
Prepare for case studies before interviews
Real estate finance interviews commonly include a take-home or live underwriting exercise. Practice building a quick acquisition model, supporting your assumptions with market comps, and presenting your buy or no-buy recommendation under time pressure.
Negotiate using market comp data
When an offer comes in, reference compensation surveys from industry associations or BLS data for your metro and role level. Cite your deal volume and asset class experience as justification, not just seniority or years in the field.
Real Estate Finance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most real estate finances?
Dechert LLP, EY, and OakNorth are hiring the most real estate finances right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Activity tends to cluster around firms with active acquisition pipelines or growing debt origination platforms.
How many real estate finance jobs are remote?
About 44% of real estate finance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though most senior roles involving deal execution remain on-site or hybrid. Asset management and investor relations functions within real estate finance are the sub-areas most likely to offer flexible or fully remote arrangements.
How do you become a real estate finance?
Start with a degree in finance, real estate, or economics, then build Excel and Argus modeling skills through coursework or self-study. Intern at a commercial brokerage, bank, or REIT to gain deal exposure. Entry-level analyst roles at lending institutions or private equity firms are the most common starting point, with progression tied to transaction experience and modeling proficiency.
How do you get hired in real estate finance with little experience?
Target analyst roles at regional banks, mortgage companies, or smaller private equity shops that train from the ground up. Build a sample acquisition model using publicly available property data and include it with your application. Certifications like the REFM financial modeling certificate or a CFA Level I signal commitment when direct transaction experience is thin.
What does the real estate finance interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a hiring manager call focused on your deal background and modeling experience. A technical round comes next, often including a take-home underwriting exercise or a live Excel test. Final rounds involve meeting senior team members and presenting your investment thesis or model assumptions for discussion.
Where can I find and apply to real estate finance jobs?
You can find and apply to real estate finance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your asset class focus and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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