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

The Portfolio Impact Associate’s primary role is supporting our direct and underlying portfolio companies through strategic business and corporate development. The Portfolio Impact team spends considerable time engaging with the firm’s portfolio companies to understand their priorities and builds a network relevant to their interests. The team then leverages this network to forge mutually beneficial connections for the firms’ portfolio companies. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop a network of deep corporate relationships with C-and SVP-level executives at F1000 and top software and internet companies 
• Source, curate, introduce and connect partners and portfolio companies to the StepStone network through introductions, meetings, corporate briefings, events, and conferences 
• Proactively scout and evaluate early-stage technology companies to determine fit with StepStone’s network for venture managers
• Engage with talented executives seeking jobs with StepStone portfolio companies and facilitate introductions as appropriate
• Organize events that help connect startups and interested parties, such as our Corporate Briefings and Tech Days
• Oversee and contribute to the production of high-quality market analysis and insights for StepStone’s corporate partners
• Oversee various operational components of the Portfolio Impact program, including but not limited to the group’s CRM 
• Engage & befriend StepStone team members to leverage their networks to strengthen our outreach efforts for our venture fund partners 
• Support Partners and other senior team members in fundraising efforts and opportunistically source prospective Limited Partner leads 
• Help manage and mentor junior members of team (if applicable) 
• Organize and oversee the Intern program within Portfolio Impact

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• BA/BS degree required
• Exposure to technology and/or venture capital strongly preferred
• Demonstrated track record of academic and professional success

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Compelling and charismatic communicator who is comfortable interfacing with senior executives from portfolio companies or members of StepStone’s corporate network 
• Strong understanding of and interest in technology and venture ecosystem; pays close attention to technology trends and can articulate prospective long-term implications for the industry 
• Strong sense of empathy for industry executives and portfolio companies – able to distill what is most important for either side of an engagement and find ways to satisfy everyone’s interests 
• Run simultaneous engagements and processes, across the entire portfolio, with a balance of responsiveness and thoughtfulness 
• Ability to travel approximately 10-20%

Other Attributes:

• Leadership experience 
• High proficiency in Word, Power Point and Excel 
• Developed investment judgment with demonstrable understanding of risk/reward tradeoffs 
• Flexibility—StepStone is an entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions as the firm continues to grow and develop

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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