Great people, Garbage compensation. - Chief Realism Officer PitchBook Employee Review

3.0
19 Oct 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- You will get to work with a group of people who will undoubtedly be successful. - The company has most of the base level tech perks. - They do have some "fun" surprise bonuses and things each year. - You get to have the holidays off without digging into your PTO.

Cons

- Compensation is below market, primarily because so many people were hired at a low base...but then 4 years later, their peers are making way more because the raises were not aggressive enough. i.e. They need to be 20%+ raises to keep up with the market. - No RSU's, shares or stock awards (unless randomly awarded + 4 year vest). Morningstar CEO has refused to offer anything to employees and no one knows why. Greed? Out of touch with the market? Not sure. - Leadership seems to be unable to listen regarding "future of work" possibilities. Remote flexibility is the future and it needs to include flexibility for managers as well as IC's. There is also no such thing as "an in-person / in-office culture"...especially when there aren't enough meeting rooms to reserve to get work done. I bet employees spend 15% of their time "trying to find a room". - PTO is not paid out when you leave, so it creates issues related to people turning in their notice, then taking PTO, then moving on. And no, paying out 1 week of PTO doesn't count as it still isn't solving the root of the problem.

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5.0
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Pros

chill team, not too much work, really nice people

Cons

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PitchBook Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you had a positive experience with your team and colleagues. We recognize that changes to workplace expectations can be challenging, and we continue to focus on communicating clearly as decisions evolve.
2.0
13 Apr 2026
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Pros

Solid product, talented peers, and meaningful exposure to the private markets. You can build useful skills in account management and other customer-facing roles. Many individual contributors are smart, capable, and supportive of one another.

Cons

The biggest risk here is not the product or the day-to-day work - it is leadership. In some offices and teams, senior leaders create an environment where trust is low, expectations are inconsistent, and favoritism or perception can matter more than performance. Instead of clear direction and constructive support, employees are often left dealing with shifting standards, mixed messages, and a culture where appearances matter too much. Basic respect is not always there, and some leaders rely on intimidation rather than good management. Speaking up, asking questions, or challenging something professionally does not always help and can sometimes work against you. This is especially hard on strong performers. Taking on more usually leads to more pressure, not more support or recognition. Once leadership forms a negative view of someone, it can be difficult to change, even when that person is delivering results. Over time, the environment can feel political, discouraging, and draining. The result is predictable: burnout, disengagement, and avoidable turnover. A number of talented people have left not because they were incapable, but because the leadership culture made the job unsustainable.

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PitchBook Response
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Thank you for the candid feedback. We’re glad you value the product and your peers. We take concerns about leadership consistency and trust very seriously. Creating clear expectations, fair management, and respectful leadership is an ongoing focus for us. I encourage you to reach out to your executive team leader or HR leadership so we can discuss your concerns directly.
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