Analyst, Private Capital

 

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 Analyst, Private Capital, you’ll hone your existing analytical skills, develop meaningful insight into a fascinating industry, and contribute to our best-in-class private capital research. The research this team produces is utilized by many of the largest private capital investors, investment banks, and service providers globally. Our team is creative, driven, and focused on providing the most actionable research to our readers and clients.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and analysis covering alternative investments with an emphasis on private equity and venture capital as well as institutional allocators, global economic conditions, and other relevant spaces
• Establish research frameworks to provide independent commentary, evaluations, and forecasts around our primary coverage areas, while identifying unique themes that may impact private markets
• Utilize proprietary PitchBook data, the internet, newspapers, academic white papers, public and private company research notes, economic indicator forecasts, etc. to inform and develop actionable analysis on the APAC region
• Write and edit research reports as directed by team pipeline and publishing calendar
• Manage direct-to-client distribution channels for published notes
• Work closely with the data analysis team to identify unique datasets to support research
• Develop and manage relationships with both client and non-client industry professionals to help support primary research efforts
• 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 (DCF, comps, etc.), LBOs, IRRs, portfolio management, etc.
• 5+ years of experience in equity research, investment banking, or other related financial services role
• Strong interest in private equity, venture capital, growth equity, and M&A
• Experience writing long-form research a plus
• Critical thinker
• Detail-oriented and analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• 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
• Additional medical wellness incentives 
• Private life insurance

 

Emotional Health 

• Parental leave 
• Education subsidies
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills 
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days 

 

Social Health 

• Employee resource groups
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program  
• Quarterly team building events

 

Financial Health 

• Retirement contributions via CPF
• 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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Last updated on Aug 12, 2024