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Full-Time

Product Manager II

Data Technology

Updated on 9/10/2024

PitchBook

PitchBook

1,001-5,000 employees

Provider of private market data and insights

Consulting
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$125k - $150kAnnually

+ Bonus

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Math, Finance, or related field
  • 3+ years of product management experience, or 2+ years of product management experience with 1+ years of experience fulfilling product functions within the financial market intelligence/data platform domain
  • A proven record of shipping high impact data solutions and workflow tools
  • Bias for action and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what is necessary to meet team goals
  • Experience gathering user-centric requirements and writing functional specification documents
  • Superior attention to detail including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong audience awareness
  • Strong understanding of the Public Equity domain
  • Experience collaborating with data gathering/operations teams
  • Demonstrate application of artificial intelligence/machine learning solutions to improve process efficiency. This includes knowledge of Optical Character Recognition, Classifier training, and Prompt Engineering
  • Experience communicating with remote teams and stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced Outlook, Word, and Excel skills with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
Responsibilities
  • Validate client needs, pain points, and business opportunities through ongoing user research
  • Be a SME for your product area(s) and resource for team members across PitchBook
  • Actively define roadmap prioritization and create business cases for new opportunities
  • Create detailed functional specifications from prioritized requirements
  • Communicate requirements and technical details to stakeholders, including engineering teams
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and project teams to execute your product roadmap
  • Continuously improve our external and internal deliverables and operational processes
  • Build strategy for integration of existing Data Technology tools with our Public Equity operations team
  • Give compelling presentations to stakeholders on projects and vision
  • Be a resource for junior team members on the Product Management process
  • Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
  • Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested

PitchBook provides detailed information on private market data, focusing on venture capital, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Its main product is the PitchBook Platform, which consists of various software applications that deliver extensive data and insights to users. Clients, including investment professionals and business executives, subscribe to access this platform, which helps them make informed investment decisions and conduct due diligence. What sets PitchBook apart from its competitors is its comprehensive database and the focus on private capital markets, which are essential for funding startups and facilitating business expansions. The company's goal is to empower clients with the data they need to stay ahead of market trends and make strategic investment choices.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$13.8M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2007

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a 2023 Benzinga Fintech Listmaker underscores PitchBook's industry leadership and innovation in financial research.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with HubSpot for Startups, expand PitchBook's influence and provide valuable insights into emerging market trends.
  • The company's ability to integrate proprietary information with third-party data sources, as seen with AlixPartners' adoption of DealCloud, enhances the value and utility of its platform.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of founder John Gabbert from the CEO role could lead to strategic shifts and potential instability within the company.
  • The competitive landscape in financial data services is intense, with new entrants and established players vying for market share, which could impact PitchBook's growth.

What makes PitchBook unique

  • PitchBook's comprehensive database and award-winning software applications provide unparalleled data and insights in the private capital market, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's focus on private market data, including venture capital, private equity, and M&A, offers specialized information that is crucial for investment professionals and business executives.
  • PitchBook's subscription-based model with various tiers of access allows for tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of different clients, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.

Benefits

Flexible work program

Generous PTO

Paid sick days

Company-wide days off

Learning & development opportunities

401k & company matching

Medical, dental and vision insurance

HSA+FSA Accounts

Paid parental leave

Transportation stipend

Team building & company-wide events