Data Operations Associate

At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, 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.
About the Role:
At PitchBook, we believe that the Data Operations team plays a vital role in setting us apart from our competitors. We take immense pride in providing top-quality data to our customers, while also being accountable, collaborative, and receptive to feedback. Our team members are highly engaged, detail-oriented, and always eager to learn and grow as our industry evolves.
Our reputation for excellence is a direct result of our deep commitment to building the world's best private market database and we recognize the importance of investing in our team members from day one. That's why we offer specialized training and a mentorship program that is tailored specifically to the needs of the Data Operations team.
We value and celebrate the diverse perspectives, talents, and experiences of our team members and recognize the importance of building trust and strong cross-functional partnerships. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to new heights, we invite you to join us at PitchBook.
A Data Operations Associate’s initial focus is to master our in-house developed Research Tool Suite (RTS). Once mastered, they will help the team to ensure the operations of the dataset meet PitchBook’s high standards while continually increasing the efficiency of the team. Their focus will be on the secondary side of the Data Operations team’s operations, which focuses on the collection and validation of data from publicly available sources using proprietary research methodology.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Become proficient in one of PitchBook’s core data areas of operation, including: private equity, venture capital, M&A, or Institutional Investors
Leverage our in-house database, business intelligence reports, and other technology-based tools to ensure that proprietary data is audited and added to the PitchBook Platform efficiently while adhering to complex research tracking methodologies to ensure that data is of the utmost quality
Consistently provide quality customer service and respond to requests from internal and external customers daily
Provide training and ramping support to new members of the team, both locally and abroad
Gather team feedback and utilize PowerBI reports to identify root causes of systemic data problems and drive operational, methodological, and RTS Database improvements
Regularly collaborate with Secondary team and the broader Data Operations department to develop and improve processes, tools and methodologies; identifying opportunities to improve upon the core quality metrics (comprehensiveness, accuracy, and timeliness)
Work closely with our Data Operations team in Mumbai to achieve profile production targets. This relationship includes auditing the Mumbai team’s work as well as joining calls to share best practices and process improvement ideas
Communicate effectively and efficiently with your team and other stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, address roadblocks, and celebrate wins
Assist senior members of the Data Operations department on the execution of strategic initiatives and achieving operational goals
Support the vision and values of the company by setting an example and demonstrating desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of work experience, including any internship experience
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills and comfortable engaging with a diverse array of audiences
Ability to operate with a strong sense of urgency and deliver results
Self-motivated and goal-oriented attitude and can work effectively as an individual or as part of a team
Interest in financial markets or services, particularly private equity and venture capital
Analytical and process-oriented with a dedication to continuous improvement
Ability to problem solve and use judgment to make decisions within ambiguous research situations
Approach each task with an entrepreneurial spirit and intellectual curiosity
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
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
Exposure to SQL and/or Python is strongly preferred
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