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 Infrastructure & Real Assets ("SIRA") is a global team that focuses on supporting institutional investors across all stages of their infrastructure and real assets investment programs, including with new and existing investments in infrastructure, agriculture, forestry and other real assets. SIRA has investment professionals with significant real asset experience, based in the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK. Position Overview:The Vice President of SIRA located in the Toronto office, will primarily be focussed on SIRA’s Natural Capital strategy having responsibility for working with the global SIRA team in relation to client business development and taking a leading role in respect of manager coverage and originating new investment opportunities, investment processes, and asset management assignments. In addition, this role may also involve similar responsibilities more broadly in the SIRA business in respect of infrastructure related activities. Essential Job Functions:

• Working with SIRA’s Partners and Principals globally as part of the senior team responsible for developing SIRA’s Natural Capital business
• Support or lead client business development activities, including:
  • Regular meetings with clients and prospective clients to develop client relationships
  • Presentation of investment opportunities and investment solutions
• Leading SIRA GP / manager coverage in designated regions, with support from the global natural capital lead and broader SIRA team, including:
  • GP / manager meetings, relationship development, and market monitoring
  • Primary fund / manager due diligence and memorandums
• Manage or lead investment origination and execution:
  • Co-investments alongside GPs and other financial investors, including developing strong relationships with investment partners
  • Secondary investments in funds
• Assisting or leading asset management requirements as required

• Strong network in the natural capital sectors of agriculture and forestry for investment origination and due diligence
• Deep understanding of the key business value drivers, risk factors, and other underwriting considerations in natural capital sectors
• Ability to undertake, and project manage, primary fund / manager and co-investment due diligence
• Ability to undertake critical research and evaluation of potential investment opportunities and sub-sectors
• High degree of proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel, including the ability to prepare and review complex financial models

• Experience of 5+ in the agriculture or forestry investment industry
• Demonstrated ability to lead investment origination, execution and asset management activities
• A Bachelor degree (or higher)

• Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team oriented attitude
• Driven individual willing to participate in the development of SIRA’s natural capital business

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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