StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $640 billion of total capital allocations, including $143 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program.  With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

Position Overview:

StepStone is currently seeking rising juniors or seniors with excellent quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills for an market research intern position on StepStone’s Private Equity Team. This is a school-year position based in our NYC office.  StepStone offers a unique opportunity to achieve a valuable learning experience working across the private equity industry. Interns will have an opportunity to learn the basics of the private equity industry, including all of the sub-asset classes like leveraged buyout, venture capital, growth equity, and distressed.

This role will report into a Private Equity Partner and support the Private Equity research team on gathering and analyzing data related to the private equity industry globally.  You will study and report on trends around fundraising, LP cash flows, valuation, and market environment.  This is a great opportunity to learn about the world of private equity, and engage with a large, entrepreneurial and collaborative team.

Essential Internship Functions: 

• Gather and organize data around fundraising, deal statistics, lending conditions, strategy performance, etc.
• Support the drafting of research papers on a variety of topics in private equity, including proofreading, chart-making, and helping track distribution.
• Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors.
• Assist private equity portfolio management teams on ad-hoc requests

Requirements:

• Rising Junior or Senior in College
• Self‐starter and intellectually curious person who is resourceful with gathering and analyzing large amounts of data, qualitative and quantitative
• Relevant classes (economics, accounting/finance, business) desired.
• High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with strong attention to detail
• Fluent (written and spoken) English, with ability to write full research reports
• Team player and strong work ethic
• US work authorization is required
• Able to work approx. 10 hours a week in the NYC office for the 2024-2025 school year (open to July or August 2024 start dates)

Hourly range: $25.00 - $40.00

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About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint.  As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential.  Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.  

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.  

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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