Employee Engagement Specialist

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

At PitchBook we believe our people are what set us apart, and as a member of the People team your contributions will directly impact the success of our employees and the company. PitchBook is a values‑driven company. Our team embodies these values in everything we do, and we take pride in setting a positive example for our colleagues at all levels. The People team fosters a culture of collaboration, and we hold ourselves to a high bar to consistently deliver an exceptional employee experience. We create a positive environment where employees are supported and empowered to do their best work. We push ourselves to continuously learn while leveraging diverse skill sets and perspectives to create employee‑centric programs that are as impactful as they are fun. If you are driven to do great work and are committed to doing your job with passion, you have found the right team!

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Own and execute monthly engagement programming that fosters genuine connection across teams and offices with a focus on EMEA and APAC regions, aligning to both the global calendar and reflecting local interests and cultures.
• Partner with local and global Employee Resource Groups to support heritage month programming and community building initiatives.
• Scale and drive impact of PitchBook Cares, our philanthropy program, with giving campaigns, volunteer programs, and our annual Global Volunteer Week.
• Support internal communication with creation and delivery of high‑quality messaging that provides information in simple yet compelling ways – including but not limited to email campaigns, digital signage, company intranet, and more.
• Support the new employee experience to ensure employees feel welcomed and engaged from day one through onboarding programs, new hire networking opportunities, and more.
• Partner with leaders and teams to reinforce a culture of appreciation through storytelling, milestone celebrations, and employee spotlights including Panther Awards, Office Awards, Values Week, and our internal peer‑to‑peer recognition platform, CHEERS.
• Collect employee feedback and insights to continuously evolve engagement programs and strategies.
• Partner with HR, Facilities, and regional General Managers to support local operations as needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees in all matters and communications.
• Support the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors.
• Participate in various company initiatives and projects as requested.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of experience supporting employee engagement including managing large‑scale events including vendor management, contract negotiation, planning, budget management, event organization, execution, and logistics.
• Prior experience successfully supporting Employee Resource Groups is preferred.
• Ability to present and facilitate material effectively to groups in person and via Zoom.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Visible passion for workplace happiness and desire to foster a work environment consistent with PitchBook’s core values.
• Proven talent to think on your feet and handle issues with resourceful solutions.
• Demonstrated success in a role requiring extensive customer interaction.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• 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.
• Strong creative and visual communication skills with the ability to design engaging posters, digital signage, and compelling employee‑facing messaging; experience with Canva preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Physical Health: Private medical insurance, Dental scheme, Additional medical wellness incentives, Life cover.
• Emotional Health: Paid sabbatical program after four years, Paid parental leave, Education subsidies, Robust training programs on industry and soft skills, Minimum 25 days annual leave and volunteer days.
• Social Health: Employee resource groups, Company‑wide events, Employee referral bonus program, Quarterly team building events.
• Financial Health: 10% Pension contribution, Income protection, Shared ownership employee stock program, Transportation stipend.

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.

Working Conditions

At 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. The job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an ongoing basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.

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.