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.
The team you’ll join
StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with over $87B 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
StepStone Private Debt is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join the team and provide comprehensive support across multiple business functions. This role offers exposure to senior professionals in areas such as research and investment, legal and compliance, monitoring and reporting, operations, and sales. The intern will contribute to presenting Private Debt’s service offerings and investment products to institutional investors, assist with client servicing, and support internal processes that drive efficiency and growth.
The person should have a solid understanding of investments and private markets, strong project management and writing skills. Understanding of business development and capital raising processes is also desired.
What you’ll do
- Provide support to the Client Solutions team on project management, client servicing, and portfolio related tasks and analysis as required.
- Assist in the preparation, updating, and optimisation of presentations, pitch decks, and marketing materials.
- Support the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of databases, reports, and case studies.
- Assist portfolio managers and team members with portfolio analysis, monitoring, and performance reviews.
- Contribute to the development and updating of internal and external communications and documentation.
- Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses across business functions (e.g., investments, operations, reporting).
- Provide administrative support for planning, data entry, and project coordination.
- Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure consistent messaging and up-to-date information.
- Undertake other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.
What we’re looking for
- Bachelor's degree required, concentration in finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent preferred
- Fluency in English is required, German is a strong plus
- Must be able to commit 12 months
- Highly motivated individual with demonstrated initiative, independence and adaptability
- Proficiency in Excel, Powerpoint, Word and other Microsoft office programs
- Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Follow up skills and acute attention to accuracy and detail are essential
- ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with a proactive mindset and a strong focus on efficiency, data quality, and continuous process enhancement.
Application deadline: July 31, 2026
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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.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Understanding of investments and private markets
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other Microsoft Office programs
- Fluency in English
- Must be able to commit 12 months
- Strong project management and writing skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment
- Follow-up skills and acute attention to accuracy and detail
- Self-starter with proactive mindset and focus on efficiency, data quality, and process improvement
- German language skills
- Concentration in finance, business administration, economics or equivalent
- Understanding of business development and capital raising processes
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old
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.
