Associate Data Analyst

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!  

As an Associate Data Analyst, Leveraged Loans, you will handle all aspects of data management, including the secondary market data behind Leveraged Commentary & Data's (LCD's) loan indexes, the primary market data behind LCD’s market technical, and investor market data (Business Development Companies, Collateralized Loan Obligation, etc.). Management of this data is a cornerstone to LCD’s unique content and maintaining our position in the market. 

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain high-quality and accurate leveraged loan and high yield bond profiles in LCD’s proprietary database based upon bank books and prospectuses gathered from the market 
• Bring together information from market sources such as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings or Ratings Direct, and update LCD’s related databases and analysis 
• Provide support to clients requiring custom research related to the leveraged finance market 
• Develop an understanding LCD’s production processes for its research reports and analysis 
• Support Senior Analysts and other team members for varied data collection processes and analysis 
• Build your knowledge of the basics of the leveraged finance markets including loans and high yield bonds as well as the mechanics of the markets, syndication processes, and documentation 
• 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
• 1+ years of experience in an analytical role within financial services
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with regards to the ability to accurately handle data 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to be an independent self-starter in a fast-paced environment 
• Intellectual curiosity and dedication to learn about financial markets 
• 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

 

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