Senior Associate / Vice President Investment Operations

Full Time
London, UK
hour_ago 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 $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $169 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

Senior Associate / VP Investment Operations will be responsible for day-to-day oversight of cash monitoring and settlement of loans for StepStone Private Debt funds. Senior Associate / VP Investment Operations will be in contact with professionals across the company and will work closely with team members in other StepStone offices.   

Essential Job Functions:

  • Monitor cash levels of a portfolio of StepStone Private Debt funds and oversee day-to-day operations of private debt platform
  • Propose and review Capital Calls to investors
  • Trigger & review Money Market subscriptions / redemptions and credit line drawdowns / repayments
  • Review & approve trade related FX transaction
  • Review and sign off on loan allocations to relevant Classes in accordance with the Allocation Policy
  • Review and sign other investment instructions including secondary market transaction, purchases / sells of fund of fund positions, transfers of single private debt positions, transfers of private debt portfolios
  • Assist with onboarding of new LPs and GPs onto Private Debt Platform
  • Review and monitor funds capacity and deployment and work closely with product team to optimize it
  • Assist with development of junior staff
  • Work closely with number of external loan managers, Administrators, Custodians & Board of Directors 
  • Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
  • Continuously improve the overall process

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

For the position at hand, we seek applicants with 7-10 years’  work experience and a bachelor degree from a top-tier college or university. The following factors will definitely be a benefit for the potential candidates:

  • Middle office / Investment operations experience in an asset manager required  
  • Prior exposure to cash management, credit lines and FX instructions preferred
  • Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities assigned
  • Demonstrates commitment, accuracy and attention to detail, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
  • Highly motivated with critical thinking
  • Knowledge of the private debt- / private equity- or hedge-fund sectors a plus
  • Good analytical skills with a flair for processes as well as good IT skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Other Desired Skills/Attributes:

  • Flexibility—StepStone  is  a  dynamic  and  entrepreneurial organization;  all  professionals  are  expected  to perform multiple functions
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
  • Effective communication skills and strong problem solving skills
  • Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs

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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