Sr. Analyst

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!  

Our Industry and Technology Research Group is looking for an experienced analyst to contribute to our coverage of the middle-market Energy industry. 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 middle market industry research. Our research is utilized by many of the largest private capital investors, corporations, investment banks, and service providers globally. Our team is creative, driven, and focused on providing the most insightful and actionable research to our readers and clients.  

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze private market trends through the lens of private equity fundraising and dealmaking, focusing on the energy ecosystem across upstream, midstream, and downstream service providers
• Conduct in-depth market research, covering key trends, market sizes, growth drivers, risks, and industry innovation
• Publish quarterly updates and research notes leveraging PitchBook’s proprietary data on private equity activity, valuations, and market trends
• Build and maintain datasets of companies, investors, and funds; including industry taxonomies and market maps to help clients track and analyze the industry
• Attend industry conferences and engage with professionals to deepen your understanding of trends and expand your network
• Engage with current and potential clients through meetings, webinars, and events to provide value and insights for their strategic decision making process and to support PitchBook’s sales efforts
• Streamline research processes to scale with growing client demand and improve efficiency across the team
• Identify opportunities for new research and insights utilizing PitchBook or third-party data to highlight industry trends
• Develop innovative research offerings by leveraging proprietary or third-party partner data
• Represent PitchBook Research externally (e.g., at conferences and webinars) and internally (collaborating across teams, including sales, marketing, and product development) 
• 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, Economics, Business, or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in equity research, investment banking, venture capital, public investing, consulting, or a related financial services role
• Strong grasp of financial concepts, including valuation techniques (discounted cash flow, comparable, etc.), internal rate of return, asset allocation, fund benchmarks, and KPIs 
• Meticulous attention to detail with a strong analytical mindset 
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills 
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with the PitchBook Platform is a plus
• High enthusiasm for contributing to the development of new products and services tailored to private market investment opportunities
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Energy industry, including the ecosystem for upstream, midstream, and downstream service providers, as well as energy equipment
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, including market structure for private equity financing
• Demonstrated expertise in writing investment research and engaging with clients on investment opportunities, preferably in the energy sector 

Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical Health            

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Additional medical wellness incentives 
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

Emotional Health 

• Paid sabbatical program after four years
• Paid family and paternity leave 
• Annual educational stipend
• Ability to apply for tuition reimbursement
• CFA exam stipend 
• Robust training programs on industry and soft skills 
• Employee assistance program
• Generous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days 

Social Health 

• Matching gifts program
• Employee resource groups
• Subsidized emergency childcare  
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company-wide events
• Employee referral bonus program  
• Quarterly team building events

Financial Health 

• 401k match
• Shared ownership employee stock program 
• Monthly 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.

Compensation

• Annual base salary: $170,000-$200,000
• Target annual bonus percentage: 10%

*Starting pay will be based on several factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be different ranges for candidates by location. 

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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