🚀 Internship
Data Operations Intern
PitchBook Data
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3mo ago
🚀 Off-cycle Internship
London
⌛ Closed
AI generated summary
- The ideal candidate for this Data Operations Intern position at PitchBook Data is detail-oriented, innovative, and enjoys working with numbers and large amounts of data. They should have excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a strong interest in the private equity, venture capital, and M&A industries. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel, and the ability to work full-time from June to August 2024 are also required.
- The Data Operations Intern at PitchBook Data will research and gather information on private equity and venture capital industries, manage data in a research database, audit and add proprietary data to the PitchBook Platform, collaborate with team members on data quality initiatives, communicate project progress, participate in a Career Readiness program, and support the company's vision and values.
Applications are closed
Description
- PitchBook’s 2024 Data Operations Summer Intern will work to ensure that the data being utilized in the PitchBook platform is comprehensive, accurate and timely. A Data Operations Intern will use our in-house developed Research Tool Suite (RTS), Excel and other tools to help the team ensure our data meets high quality standards while continually increasing the efficiency, productivity and quality. An Intern will work with teams across the Data Operations department, including secondary and primary research, sourcing operations and project management. Our Summer Internship is full-time program (40 hours per week) running from June – August 2024.
Requirements
- You enjoy working with numbers and large quantities of data
- You appreciate well-thought-out processes, while also taking initiative and improving them further
- You love to work with a team, but can also work independently
- You’re an amazing communicator, both verbally and in your written materials
- You would describe yourself as detail oriented, curious, and innovative in your work
- You have an interest in the private equity, venture capital, and M&A industries
- You might be in the process of getting your university degree, perhaps with a focus in the fields of finance and/or economics
- Ability to work 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from June-August 2024
- 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
Area of Responsibilities
Business, Operations & Strategy
Data
Responsibilities
- Research events and information pertaining to the private equity and venture capital industries (e.g., details on deals, acquired companies, company sites, and investment firms)
- Gather and verify information through web research and manage the information in our research database
- 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
- Learn and develop research tracking methodologies to ensure that data is of the utmost quality
- Regularly collaborate with other data operations team members to learn about different datasets and help with various data quality initiatives
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with your team and other stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, address roadblocks and celebrate wins
- Participate in a Career Readiness program to develop fundamental skills important for early-career employees
- Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
- Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested
Details
Work type
Full time
Work mode
office
Location
London