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 successful candidate will join the Quantitative Research & Asset Allocation team and assist the team in various quantitative tasks across the private markets. We provide the candidate with the option to work on a master's thesis project. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge in the growing private market industry. Internship for a minimum of 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities include:

• Implement and develop models for quantitative research, risk management, and portfolio construction
• Conduct research and statistical analysis to build and shape our insights into private debt
• Assist the team in the risk management and asset allocation processes
• Provide assistance and ad-hoc support to investment professionals

REQUIREMENTS

• Ideally, you are currently pursuing or have recently graduated with a master’s degree in financial engineering, quantitative finance, data science, or similar degree
• Strong background in MATLAB, Python. Experience with SQL
• Strong background in statistics/econometrics/optimization
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Highly motivated individual with demonstrated initiative, independence, and adaptability
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)

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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