PitchBook Research Associate Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PitchBook.
PitchBook
Research Associate
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The first round was technical, conducted by a senior interviewer. If you pass, you move to the next round. There are 4 rounds in total. The interviewer was friendly but had strict assessment criteria.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Could you start with an introduction?
- What's the background and history of Pitchbook?
- What does Pitchbook do nowadays?
PitchBook
Research Associate
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Other
After submitting my resume, I was quickly contacted for a phone interview. We took a bit over a week to schedule because the recruiter was out of office. The phone interview went smoothly and was quite pleasant. About a week later, I was invited for an in-house interview. This involved meeting with two team leads, followed by a meeting with the Director of Research. There was also a caliper/personality test at the end. The interviews were very informative, and the questions asked were relevant and challenging. The Director really focused on my knowledge of data analysis and finance, probing into a previous analysis I had conducted. My main issue with the process was the follow-up. The recruiter initially said I'd hear back by early the next week. By Wednesday, I received an email stating the hiring team was busy and decisions would be made no later than Friday. Friday passed with no word. I followed up the following Monday, only to be told again that the team was busy and decisions would be made soon. It wasn't until the Wednesday after that I received a generic rejection email. They didn't even acknowledge the extended delay or their failure to meet their own timeline. While the people and the company seemed great, they could certainly be more considerate of candidates' time.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- What skills and experience do you offer?
- What are your career aspirations for the next five years?
- Can you tell me about a past analysis you have conducted?
PitchBook
Research Associate
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied online and had a phone screen a week or two later that lasted 30 minutes. We discussed my current role, job search goals, and compensation, and I had time for questions. Less than a week later, the recruiter scheduled an in-person interview. The recruiter was good about mentioning timelines for updates and met them. I interviewed twice and met with different research team members. They explained the team and the job well, and I had several chances to ask follow-up or clarifying questions to ensure it was a good fit.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you tell me why you are interested in PitchBook?
- Describe a project you managed from beginning to end.
- What's your go-to Excel function?
PitchBook Research Associate Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PitchBook interview reports.
“Can you explain the difference between venture capital and private equity?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinction between private equity and venture capital?”
Read reports →“Considering the current economy, would you say investing in the Automobile Industry or the Hotelling/Hospitality industry is more lucrative?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the distinctions between Private Equity, M&A, and VC?”
Read reports →“Can you provide a brief summary of companies that have received Private Equity or Venture Capital funding?”
Read report →“Can you discuss your understanding of the functions of venture capitalist firms?”
Read report →“Would a salary of $40,000 be acceptable for you?”
Read report →“What is your understanding of the venture capital and private equity sectors?”
Read report →“Can you tell me what you know about Private Equity?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 34 PitchBook interview reports.