Pros
One of the first things that struck me when I started here was the supportive culture. My managers and teammates were always asking if there was something they could help me with whether that was onboarding, helping connect me to the right people who would know the answers to my many questions, or taking time to help me for a dozen other reasons. They actually followed through with the help even if they were busy when I asked. That's one of the pros that really sets PitchBook, my team, and other teams in the company I've worked with apart from my experience at former employers. I also found that most of the people I work with here are intelligent and hard workers. I've noticed that it's a collaborative environment and people aren't afraid to take on or help out with projects or ideas anywhere in the company. The industry and company are still growing quickly, so some processes are changing to get the company ready to scale up. There are a lot of opportunities in the company to make a difference and leave your mark. Work-life balance is encouraged by the company. They even put together company sponsored events (the last one was ice skating) and let all roles off early to attend or not. They have also treated our Ukrainian employees with so much respect during this time (2022). The company was in the process of moving employees to a safer location just before the war started, and continued paying their salaries with no expectations that they actively work while they get themselves and their families to safety. Not many companies had plans to move employees when the worst happened.
Cons
No company is perfect. Culture is highly valued in hiring, which leads to hiring great people but also high (but thankfully not unrealistic) expectations in the quality of work. The company is in the process of shifting some of its practices, so there is a lot of change happening. This could be good or bad depending on how you handle change and if you're excited about helping to shape that change for the better. Not every company is a good fit for everyone. Based on my experience with former employers, this company is a much healthier place for someone like me to thrive and grow at. Your mileage may vary. Communication between teams isn't amazing but it does happen. I've found other teams highly receptive when I reach out.