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Data Analyst

PitchBook
London
4 weeks ago
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At PitchBook, 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. 


About the Role:


As a member of the Editorial team, you will spend each day immersed in the private markets, aiming to help our customers be better investors, advisors, and market participants. The work you will do plays a direct role in the evolution of the industry!


Everyone on our team is supported by a flexible work environment and a culture that promotes curiosity, collaboration, and professional development. We prioritize recognition and respect across all roles and have a high level of camaraderie. The fast-growing nature of our organization provides ample opportunity to advance in your career and explore what interests you.


As we continue investing in the talent of our group, our coverage has evolved rapidly over multiple industries and geographies. Our insights are routinely cited by top-tier publications and sought after by prominent players in the financial markets. In addition to publishing timely market insights, we also partner closely with our Product, Engineering, and Data Operations teams to continually enhance our datasets and develop unique tools that have a material impact on our customers’ workflows. There is no better time to join us!


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 will 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 
Serve as data expert for all use cases that utilize PitchBook’s broad database 
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


1+ years of experience in financial services role or experience working with large datasets
Strong understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (discounted cash flow, comps, etc.), internal rate of return, asset allocations, and more
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 

Benefits at PitchBook:


Physical Health

Private medical insurance


Dental scheme
Additional medical wellness incentives 
Life cover

Emotional Health 

Paid sabbatical program after four years


Paid parental leave 
Education subsidies
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills 
Minimum 25 days annual leave and volunteer days

Social Health 

Employee resource groups


Company-wide events
Employee referral bonus program
Quarterly team building events

Financial Health 

10% Pension contribution


Income protection
Shared ownership employee stock program 
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.

Working Conditions:


We believe our business and our culture are strongest when we work together in person. We also know that it’s helpful to have some flexibility to work remotely. Most roles work in the office 3+ days/week, and some are expected to work in the office 4-5 days/week. The current expectation for this role is that you are working in the office 3+ days/week and that you are in the office full-time during the training period, for which the length varies by role. During an initial phone screen, the team will discuss expectations for this specific position.


The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

Life At PB:


We are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and our culture is at the heart of our success. It’s our fundamental belief that people do and create great things and that people are the cornerstone of prosperity. We believe that proactively seeking out different points of view, listening to others, learning, and reflecting on what we’ve heard creates a sense of belonging within PitchBook and strengthens the PitchBook community.

We are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? We encourage you to still apply as you might be the right candidate for the role or other roles at PitchBook.

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