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The team you’ll join
StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with over $87B in AUM/AUA based on the latest Q2 2026 firm figures. SPD covers the breadth of the private debt market and constructs bespoke portfolios on a primary, secondary and co-investment basis. SPD invests into 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 looking for a highly motivated intern to join our Private Debt Portfolio and Risk Management team and support a broad range of analytical, research and portfolio-related activities.
The role is particularly suited to someone with a strong quantitative mindset who is comfortable working with data, performing analyses and translating complex information into practical portfolio insights.
What you’ll do
- Conducting market research across private markets with focus on private debt, including analysis of market trends, transaction activity, fundraising, performance, portfolio construction and broader industry developments
- Supporting the development and refinement of portfolio construction frameworks for private debt portfolios
- Assisting with the monitoring and analysis of relevant private debt portfolio parameters, exposures and performance indicators
- Developing analytical tools, dashboards and models to support portfolio management and investment decision-making
- Helping improve existing processes through automation and more efficient use of data and technology
- Working with large and potentially complex datasets, including cleaning, structuring, analyzing and visualizing data
- Contributing to presentations, internal analyses and other materials prepared for portfolio management and investment discussions
What we’re looking for
- Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science or another quantitatively oriented field
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a natural affinity for working with numbers, data and calculations
- Comfortable working with large datasets and performing structured quantitative analysis
- Strong Excel skills; experience with advanced formulas, data manipulation and financial modelling is preferred
- Programming ability is highly desirable, particularly in Python or R; experience with VBA or other analytical tools would also be an advantage
- Interest in portfolio management and private markets with focus on private debt
- Ability to approach problems in a structured and logical manner and translate analysis into clear conclusions
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks and operate effectively in a team environment
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about both investment markets and quantitative portfolio management
- Fluent in English, German is a plus
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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, engineering, computer science, or another quantitatively oriented field
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Comfort working with large datasets and performing structured quantitative analysis
- Strong Excel skills
- Interest in portfolio management and private markets, with a focus on private debt
- Ability to approach problems in a structured and logical manner and translate analysis into clear conclusions
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks, and operate effectively in a team environment
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about investment markets and quantitative portfolio management
- Fluent in English
- Experience with advanced Excel formulas, data manipulation, and financial modeling
- Programming ability, particularly in Python or R
- Experience with VBA or other analytical tools
- German language skills
StepStone Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as generous with multiple plan options, and in some cases employee‑only premiums are fully paid. Feedback suggests wellness resources and plan choice enhance the overall value of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) program that is viewed favorably. Feedback suggests long‑term incentive elements complement core retirement benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental support includes leave coaching, paid parental leave, and resources for new parents alongside related travel and logistical supports. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful part of the benefits package.
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What We Do
StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to our clients. StepStone’s clients include some of the world’s largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals.StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.
