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 candidates with excellent quantitative, qualitative, and interpersonal skills for Intern positions with StepStone’s Portfolio, Analytics and Reporting team. The ideal candidate will be in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree and some level of finance or other relevant experience. The candidate should also have an advanced understanding of Excel. Adherence to the highest ethical standards, along with the demonstration of maturity, reliability, and attentiveness to detail, is expected. Primary responsibilities include:

• Contribute to comprehensive investment portfolio assessments by collecting and consolidating fund manager and fund strategy information
• Classify and store characteristics of investment managers into StepStone’s proprietary database
• Evaluate qualitative aspects of potential private markets fund opportunities by summarizing team composition and strategy pursued by the fund
• Perform ad hoc analysis using proprietary and third-party databases to be used across StepStone’s research due diligence process

• Assist the overall SPAR Analytics team on expanded scope projects and tasks

Other Requirements include:

• Pursuing BA/BS in Finance, Economics or Accounting, or equivalent relevant experience
• Demonstrated track record of academic success
• Ability to represent the firm credibly in written and interpersonal communications
• Strong, demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
• Team player
• High proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI and Python is a plus
• Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions

Application deadline: 4/10/24

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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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