Data Analyst

About the role

PitchBook Institutional Research Group is a provider of research services to private market investors, advisors, and market participants. The group provides Investment strategy, fund performance, and industry research through a differentiated, framework-driven approach. In addition, the group provides custom research and data analysis support to subscribing clients.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Utilize strong Microsoft Excel, SQL, and other programming language skills to provide high-quality data analysis and support to clients, internal stakeholders, and select media outlets
• Serve as data expert for all use cases that utilize PitchBook’s broad database
• Contribute to research and analysis across our core private equity, M&A, venture capital, and emerging technology coverage areas
• Work closely with research analysts to identify unique data points to support research, while also identifying unique tables and graphs to clearly illustrate that information
• Manage and complete time-sensitive custom research requests for clients
• Contribute to and provide data support to broader editorial teams as they develop content for blog posts, data-graphics, and newsletter stories
• Manage and respond to inquiries from clients, press, internal colleagues, and the general public regarding data requests and published research
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics preferred
• Strong understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (Discounted Cash Flow, comps, etc.), Internal Rate of Return, asset allocations, and more
• 3+ years of experience in a financial services role or experience working with large datasets
• Strong Excel proficiency and experience in SQL is a plus
• Experience using Python or other programming languages is a plus
• Strong interest in M&A and private financial markets
• Critical thinker
• Detail oriented with an analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience with PitchBook Platform is a plus
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits + Compensation

• Physical Health: Comprehensive health benefits, additional medical wellness incentives, STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Emotional Health: Paid sabbatical program after four years, paid family and paternity leave, annual educational stipend, CFA exam stipend, robust training programs on industry and soft skills, employee assistance program
• Financial Health: Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days, shared ownership employee stock program, monthly transportation stipend

Working Conditions

• Physical office environment
• On-site work required 5 days a week
• Use of PC and phone on an ongoing basis throughout the day
• Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $85,000-$100,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 7.5%