Quantitative Research 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!  

PitchBook’s Institutional Research Group is looking to hire a Quantitative Research Analyst to join our Seattle-based research function. 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 asset allocation, private equity, and venture capital coverage areas
• Work closely with other quantitative 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 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 (Discounted Cash Flow, comps, etc.), Internal Rate of Returns, asset allocations, and more
• 3+ years of previous experience in financial services or asset management role or experience working with large datasets
• Strong Excel proficiency
• 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 verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in PitchBook Platform a plus
• Proficiency w