We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Application deadline: September 12, 2025

The team you’ll join 

StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with over $71B in AUM/AUA including $12B based on the latest Q2 firm figures. SPD covers the breadth of the private debt market and constructs bespoke portfolios on a primary, secondary and co-investment basis. SPD focuses on two areas of the market: performing and non-performing debt across the corporate, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. SPD is a subsidiary of the StepStone Group, a global private markets firm specializing in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Private Credit and Real Estate.     

About the role 

We are seeking an enthusiastic Intern to join our private debt data management team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing communications, analysing company fundamental and reference data, and ensuring the accurate and timely entry of information into our systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a solid grasp of financial data, and a strong desire to thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment. This internship will take place in January - June 2026. 

What you’ll do 

• Working with company fundamentals  

• Review, validate, and interpret financial statements, performance metrics, and other key company data and further process such data into our internal systems for further analysis by various teams 

• Reference data analysis 

• Assist our Security Master Team in gathering, verifying, and updating borrower and facility reference data. 

• Data management 

• Collect, upload and maintain various and private debt related information in the internal database as well as ensuring data consistency and accuracy 

• Data Quality Assurance 

• Identify and rectify discrepancies in financial or operational data, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure data integrity. 

• Reporting and Documentation 

• Generate and distribute team KPIs, team updates and process documentation.  

• Mailbox management and task handling 

• Act as point of contact for team communications, prioritising and organising emails.  

 What we’re looking for  

• Pursuing a university Degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).  

• Be able to work full time in our Dublin office January - June 2026. 

• Interest in Private markets, particularly private debt, is an advantage.  

• Strong interest in companies balance sheet and income statement including key metrics such as EBITDA, leverage ratios, and debt covenants is a plus 

• Interested in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data validation and financial modelling. Familiarity with database tools is an advantage. 

• Keen attention to detail and a structured approach to data review and management. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of corporate financial performance. 

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts effectively. 

• An interest in private debt markets and a willingness to expand knowledge in this area. 

Why join us? 

At StepStone, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where collaboration and learning are the core of what we do. Our collegial atmosphere encourages teamwork, mentorship, and professional development. This summer internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in private debt.  

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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure.  Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.  

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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