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. PitchBook's Data Analyst works with private markets transaction data to develop meaningful insights into a fascinating industry and power our industry leading private equity, M&A, venture capital, and emerging technology research. In addition, you'll leverage your analysis skills to interpret client data requests and deliver packaged analytics used by some of the largest private capital investors, investment banks , and service providers globally. Our team utilizes technical data analysis skills in conjunction with deep financial and private capital markets industry knowledge to deliver the most accurate and digestible information to our 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

Requirements

• 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 at PitchBook:
• 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
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days
• Social Health
• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Subsidized emergency childcare
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Quarterly team building events
• Financial Health
• 401k match
• Shared ownership employee stock program
• Monthly transportation stipend
• *Please be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.
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At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.

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