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 $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $150 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.

StepStone Private Equity provides its investors and clients with customized exposure to private equity through its global market relationships, deep research capabilities, granular due diligence, and structuring capabilities. StepStone builds this exposure through its commingled funds, customized funds, separately managed accounts, and investment advisory assignments.

Position Overview:

 StepStone is currently seeking candidates with excellent quantitative, qualitative and interpersonal skills for an Analyst position on StepStone’s Private Equity Investment Team in the Firm’s Beijing or Singapore office. The Analyst’s primary role is to engage in sector-focused research on various areas of the private equity industry such as venture capital, growth, buyout and distressed strategies in Asia. In addition, the Analyst will work in a team environment with other investment team members to target and perform due diligence on selected private companies and private equity funds; analyze PPMs, financial statements and investment returns; and conduct reference calls and personal interviews.  The Analyst will have the opportunity to present recommendations, with the investment team, to the Firm’s Investment Committee.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of private equity, investment banking, consulting, or other relevant experience. The Analyst will adhere to the highest ethical standards, as well as demonstrate maturity, reliability, and attentiveness to detail.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors
• Interpret financial analyses prepared by target fund managers, including investment track records and financial statement analysis;  prepare valuation analyses on private companies using comparable public companies and precedent transactions
• Support senior research staff on sourcing and managing the inflow of investment opportunities
• Assess marketing and supporting materials of prospective fund managers to identify key value drivers and important areas for further investigation
• Form an independent opinion about the attractiveness of a sector or investment opportunity
• Construct an argument around an opinion and efficiently communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend position in a team environment, including Investment Committee meetings
• Use creativity to source and analyze data and to test hypotheses regarding attractiveness of specific sectors and investment opportunities
• Analyze and monitor the performance of the Firm's existing fund managers and underlying portfolio companies; prepare for and participate in meetings with assigned managers, and conduct on-going due diligence

Other Requirements:

• BA/BS from a leading university; top quartile academic background; demonstrated track record of academic and professional success
• Strong communication skills: native/fluent in English. Mandarin Chinese is optional but preferred
• Ability to represent the Firm credibly in written and interpersonal communications
• Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
• Leadership potential
• High proficiency in Word, Power Point and Excel
• Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions as the firm continues to grow and develop
• Travel 5 to 7 days per month, throughout Greater China and to regions elsewhere in Asia (Korea, Japan, India, Australia, SE Asia, etc.)

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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