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Product Management – Data Technology Summer Intern

Posted on 10/1/2024

PitchBook

PitchBook

1,001-5,000 employees

Provider of private market data and insights

Venture Capital
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$22Hourly

Seattle, WA, USA

Requires in-office presence in Seattle for 3+ days a week, full-time during training.

Category
Product Management
Product
Requirements
  • Currently enrolled as a junior in a higher education program (college or university): Business, Economics, Finance, Informatics, and related majors preferred.
  • To be considered for the intern position, applicant must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. PitchBook will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status). The company may in its sole discretion extend your contract for a further fixed term period(s) to be agreed by you and the Company.
Responsibilities
  • Develop knowledge in your subject matter area on the Data Technology team
  • Deeply understand stakeholder needs across different departments (Operations, Engineering, Product)
  • Use internal data systems to perform research and create your analyses
  • Identify valuable opportunities to improve the data collection process
  • Create robust product requirements for improvements to be implemented by engineering
  • Communicate requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Effectively present your findings to your team and Product Management leadership
  • 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

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