Data and Risk Operations - Junior Analyst

Full Time
La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
8 months ago

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.

About StepStone

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm that provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $659 billion of total capital allocations, including $149 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across geographies and asset classes. StepStone provides creative solutions to achieve the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team of teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think aloud, pursue passions, and expand their knowledge.

Position Description:

  • For recent college graduates looking to gain exposure to the private markets industry, develop skills for investment analysis, and acquire relevant real world experience
  • Junior Analysts will work closely with the performance analysis teams to develop an understanding of financial markets and assist with portfolio monitoring and reporting efforts
  • Contribute to and support our Global DARO (Data and Risk Operations) 24-hour global operations model including offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia
  • Full-time (40 hours per week) for a 16-week period with the possibility to extend for additional 16 week period(s)
  • Hybrid office schedule (3 days per week in office)

Secondary Responsibilities May Include:

  • Individual and cross-sectional portfolio analysis focusing on market trends by strategy, sector, and geography
  • Reviewing and reconciling quarterly reports, capital account information, and cash flow activity of monitored funds, and providing information used in preparing client reports
  • Managing data requests and reporting deadlines for assigned clients
  • Skill development workshops and learning opportunities

Skills and Qualifications may include:

  • Relevant coursework or work experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; please note that all interviews will be conducted in English
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
  • Dynamic, hard-working and a self-starter
  • Significant experience with Microsoft Excel
  • Basic knowledge of accounting and working knowledge of the financial services industry
  • Interest in Global Financial Markets and Private Markets
  • Strong attention to detail

Salary range for posting is set to $25/hour.

 

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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