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.
\nOur 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.
\nIf you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.
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About the Role:
\nLeveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) provides news and research on the leveraged finance markets to 80,000 plus subscribers worldwide. The News Team offers real-time and analytical coverage of the leveraged loan, high-yield bond, CLO, and distressed debt markets. The Research Team is responsible for maintaining LCD’s databases, ensuring that not only is information entered in a timely fashion, but also with the utmost attention to accuracy and quality. We are a leading information provider whose success hinges upon producing a best-in-class data and research product.
\nThe Sr. Reporter, Private Credit for Leveraged Commentary & Data (LCD) tracks loan issuance and trends in the fast-growing private credit/direct lending/middle market loan space, reporting on deals as they emerge via LCD’s market-leading real-time news and analysis platform.
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Primary Job Responsibilities:
\n\nProduce real-time stories detailing the rapidly growing type of financing, private credit, along the sometimes-rocky path from issuance mandate to repayment or bankruptcy \nFollow trends, market moves, industry developments, and the personalities behind deal activity \nProduce in-depth analytical pieces detailing trends in the leveraged loan and leveraged finance marketplace and how these segments interact relying on sources/interviews and LCD research \nCultivate and maintain market sources\nContribute to other public-facing news and analytical content, such as webinars, videos, and Q&As with market leaders\nRepresent PitchBook LCD via thought leadership in the private credit markets\nContribute to other public-facing news and analytical content, such as webinars, videos, Q&As with market leaders, etc.\nSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors \nParticipate in various company initiatives and projects as requested \n\n\n
Skills and Qualifications:
\n\nBachelor's degree \n4+ years of experience covering financial markets, ideally with a background in leveraged finance, debt, or structured finance \nExcellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills\nFamiliarity with credit, private credit, and corporate debt markets\nAbility to work effectively under real-time deadlines \nAbility to work effectively as part of highly productive team \nProficiency 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 \n\n\n
Benefits + Compensation at PitchBook:
\nPhysical Health
\n\nComprehensive health benefits\nAdditional medical wellness incentives \nSTD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance\n\n\n
Emotional Health
\n\nPaid sabbatical program after four years\nPaid family and paternity leave \nAnnual educational stipend\nAbility to apply for tuition reimbursement\nCFA exam stipend \nRobust training programs on industry and soft skills \nEmployee assistance program\nGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days \n\n\n
Social Health
\n\nMatching gifts program\nEmployee resource groups\nSubsidized emergency childcare \nDependent Care FSA\nCompany-wide events\nEmployee referral bonus program \nQuarterly team building events\n\n\n
Financial Health
\n\n401k match\nShared ownership employee stock program \nMonthly transportation stipend \n\n\n
*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.
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Compensation
\n\nAnnual base salary: $110,000-$140,000\nTarget annual bonus percentage: 10%\n\n\n
Working Conditions:
\nAt the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can’t be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.
\nThe 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.
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Life At PB:
\nWe 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.
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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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