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. 

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 motivated Data Analyst intern to support the Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) Research team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced financial environment, working closely with industry professionals on leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, and private debt markets.  You will assist in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets, that will contribute to various productions of research. Our Summer Internship is a full–time program (40 hours per week) running from June 2nd – August 8th 2025 (specific dates vary by office location). Please note, at this time PitchBook does not provide relocation assistance for our internships. 

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with research analysts in collecting and cleaning financial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, and integrity of leveraged finance datasets 
• Use basic analytical tools such as Excel and SQL, to analyze market data, build financial models, and create datasets to support research 
• Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, and data visualizations for internal teams and external customers 
• Validate and audit data need for ongoing research projects 
• 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, Data Science, 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:

• Basic understanding of financial markets, with an interest in pursuing a career in Finance, Research, or Data Analysis 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail 
• Familiarity with relational databases and coding languages 
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and concepts 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 
• 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: $25/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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