Sr. Quantitative Research Analyst

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 Institutional Research Group is looking to hire a Senior Quantitative Research Analyst to join our research team. As a valued team member, you’ll hone your existing analytical skills, develop meaningful insights into a fascinating industry, and contribute to our best-in-class private capital research. The research and tools this team produces are utilized by many of the largest and influential private capital investors, asset managers, investment banks, and service providers globally. Our team is creative, analytical, driven, and focused on providing the most actionable research to our readers and 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 in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics preferred with a strong understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (discounted cash flows, comps, etc.), internal rate of returns, asset allocations, etc. 
• 5+ years of experience in financial services role or experience working with large datasets 
• Strong Excel proficiency 
• Experience in SQL a plus 
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, or other programming languages
• Strong interest in M&A and private financial markets
• Critical thinker 
• Detail oriented with an analytical mindset 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• 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

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.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $130,000-$150,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 10%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location. 

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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