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About the Role:
Our Institutional Research Group is looking to hire an Associate Quantitative Research Analyst to join our Seattle-based research and data analyst function. As a valued team member, you'll work with private markets and macroeconomic data to develop meaningful insights into a fascinating industry and power our best-in-class private equity, M&A, venture capital and emerging technology research. In addition, you'll leverage your analysis skills to develop novel models and metrics that help illuminate aspects of these traditionally opaque industries. Our team utilizes technical data analysis skills in conjunction with deep financial and private capital markets industry knowledge to deliver the most informative and digestible information to our clients and readers.
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
• 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
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

 Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration or Economics preferred. Strong understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (DCF, comps, etc.), IRRs, asset allocations, etc.
• 3-5 years of experience in financial services role or experience working with large datasets
• Strong excel proficiency
• 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 / analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in PitchBook Platform a plus
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite including in-depth knowledge of Outlook, Word and Excel with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily

If you are ready to start the conversation about how you might contribute to all the happenings at PitchBook, submit your resume today! PitchBook appreciates and respects diversity, and as such, we are an equal opportunity employer.
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