Manager, Data Product Strategy (Credit Markets & Deals)

PitchBook Data•Seattle, WA

2h•$165,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

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: As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other’s words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us! The Product Management team within PitchBook’s Product organization works to strategically align PitchBook’s product initiatives with core customer needs and ruthlessly prioritize development efforts to drive both increased user engagement and increased win rates vs competitors. The PitchBook product team is seeking a leader to join our Data Product team. This leader will be responsible for setting the direction and driving results for Credit Markets and Deals Data at PitchBook. This requires a deep understanding and experience with private markets, particularly in how data is collected, captured, displayed, and used by clients. You will work closely with our data operations, technology, marketing, sales, and product teams, to define the product strategy, develop roadmaps, and drive new user engagement through delivering intuitive and seamless product improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CFA charter holder strongly preferred
5+ years of previous experience with private markets, preferred
2+ years of previous experience managing a team
Exemplarily verbal and written communication skills; comfortable to engage a diverse array of audiences
Self-motivated, goal-oriented attitude and can work effectively as an individual or as part of a team
Strong bias for action. Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do what is necessary to meet team goals
Ability to leverage analytics and data to drive decision making
Interest in financial markets or services
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
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

CFA charter holder strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision and roadmap for the Credit & Deals dataset, translating executive vision into prioritized, measurable initiatives that deliver customer and business impact
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team responsible for the Credit & Deals dataset, fostering clear ownership, strong collaboration, and professional growth
Lead cross-functional execution of complex data initiatives by partnering closely with Data Operations, Engineering, and Platform teams to design, implement, and continuously refine pipelines, tooling, and processes to meet performance, quality and delivery requirements
Manage data governance for the Credit & Deals Dataset, establishing clear standards for data models, schemas, lineage, quality controls, and delivery, ensuring accurate, timely, and ethical data collection
Compile and communicate market intelligence on your dataset’s competitive landscape, highlighting opportunities for differentiation and strategic positioning
Ensure datasets are reliable, scalable, and optimized for machine interpretation for advanced analytics, APIs, AI and other internal and external client use cases
Act as a subject matter expert in internal and external discussions, representing the company’s data capabilities, governance rigor, and operational excellence
Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure datasets are designed and structured to meet external delivery needs (Feeds, platform integrations, Index-ready and AI/ML formats)
Collaborate on schema alignment, service-level targets, and data accessibility to optimize client-facing performance and enable downstream innovation
Communicate regularly with stakeholders across Product, Data Operations, and Technology to report on progress, escalate issues, and celebrate key milestones
Champion the company’s values and responsible AI practices, fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning
Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors
Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested