Paul Mark Kelly

Overview

Paul Mark Kelly serves as Chief Operating Officer of Bain Capital Credit at Bain Capital as of July 2025[2]. Kelly previously held the position of Global Head of Alternatives at DWS Group from February 2023 to May 2025[3]. Before that, Kelly worked at Blackstone as Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone Credit from January 2019 to February 2023[4]. Kelly's earlier career included multiple roles at J.P. Morgan spanning from 2003 to 2015, including Managing Director positions and service as CEO of EcoSecurities[5][6][7][8][9]. Kelly holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Columbia Business School, earned between 1997 and 1999[10], and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from North Carolina State University, completed between 1988 and 1991[11].

Career history

1. Chief Operating Officer Bain Capital CreditJul 2025 to presentBain Capital
2. DGGlobal Head of AlternativesFeb 2023 to May 2025DWS Group
3. Senior Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone CreditJan 2019 to Feb 2023Blackstone
4. Managing DirectorJul 2015 to Dec 2018J.P. Morgan
5. Managing Director, CFO Global Commodities GroupDec 2011 to Jul 2015J.P. Morgan
6. Managing Director, CEO of EcoSecuritiesNov 2009 to Dec 2011J.P. Morgan
7. Executive Director, Global Commodities GroupJan 2006 to Nov 2009J.P. Morgan
8. Vice President, Global Head, Investment Banking Strategy and Business DevelopmentJan 2003 to Jan 2006J.P. Morgan

Education

1. Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General1997 - 1999Columbia Business School
2. Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government1988 - 1991North Carolina State University