The Institutional Research Group at PitchBook needs to enhance its research capabilities and provide actionable insights to its clients in the private capital markets.
Requirements
- Strong Excel proficiency
- Experience in SQL a plus
- Strong skills in SQL, Python, or other programming languages
- Experience in PitchBook Platform 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
- Strong understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (discounted cash flows, comps, etc.), internal rate of returns, asset allocations, etc.
- Experience working with large datasets
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
- Contribute to research and analysis across our core private equity, M&A, venture capital, and emerging technology coverage areas
- Work closely with other quant research analysts to develop new models and metrics, as well as identify unique data points to support research
- Serve as data and markets expert for all use cases that utilize PitchBook’s broad database
- Manage and complete select time-sensitive custom research requests for subscribing clients, leveraging the team’s models and IP
- 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
Other
- Bachelor's in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics preferred
- 5+ years of experience in financial services role
- Critical thinker
- Detail oriented with an analytical mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in the office 3+ days/week and full-time during the training period
- Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events
