Data Analyst Summer Intern

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. 

 

**PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024** 

 

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 is looking for a Data Analyst Summer Intern to assist Data Analyst team members in delivering high quality data analysis to internal and external stakeholders. PitchBook’s Data Analyst team works with private markets transaction data to develop meaningful insights into a fascinating industry and power our industry leading private equity, M&A, venture capital, and emerging technology research. This internship will give you hands-on experience in leveraging your analysis skills to interpret client data requests and deliver packaged analytics used by some of the largest private capital investors, investment banks, and service providers globally. Our team utilizes technical data analysis skills in conjunction with deep financial and private capital markets industry knowledge to deliver the most accurate and digestible information to our clients. Our Summer Internship is full-time program (40 hours per week) running from June 16th - August 22nd 2025 (specific dates vary by office location). Please note, at this time PitchBook does not provide relocation assistance for our internships.

 

Primary Job Responsibilities:


Utilize Microsoft Excel, SQL, and other programming language skills to provide high-quality data analysis and support to clients, internal stakeholders, and select media outlets 
Work with research analysts to identify unique data points to support research, while also identifying unique tables and graphs to clearly illustrate that information 
Manage and complete time-sensitive custom research requests for clients 
Contribute to and provide data support to broader editorial teams as they develop content for blog posts, data-graphics, and newsletter stories 
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested


 

Required Qualifications:


Currently enrolled as a junior in a higher education program (college or university): Business, Economics, Finance, 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 


 

Preferred Qualifications:


Critical thinker and detailed oriented/analytical mindset 
Strong communication skills 
Understanding of financial concepts such as valuation techniques (Discounted Cash Flow, comps, etc.), Internal Rate of Return, asset allocations, and more  
Strong excel proficiency and experience in SQL and/or Python is a plus 
Strong interest in M&A and private financial markets is a plus 
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 + Compensation at PitchBook:

Physical, Emotional, Social and Financial Health


Comprehensive health benefits
Robust training programs on industry and soft skills??
Employee resource groups?
Company-wide events
Monthly transportation stipend (for interns working 40 hours/week)


 

*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 hourly rate: $22/hour


 

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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