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Position Overview
This Associate / Senior Associate position within StepStone Group Real Assets LP (“SIRA”) will be responsible for supporting SIRA’s research and risk management function. The position will also be responsible for supporting the broader international team in regards to both existing SIRA investment mandates, as well as advice to institutional clients on investments in infrastructure and associated real asset sectors globally.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conducting analysis across SIRA’s existing and prospective investments, and undertaking research across the infrastructure investment market
- Developing and maintaining SIRA’s risk management systems across its investments and portfolios
- Developing investor-facing research and marketing materials
- Perform and oversee financial modelling and analytical tasks – create and/or modify financial models, analyze financial statements and financial forecasts, prepare valuation bridges, run discounted cash flow analysis, comparable public companies, and create sensitivity / scenario analysis
- Undertaking research regarding, and diligence of, potential investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments
- Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including in IC meetings
- Assisting with client and/or asset management requirements, as required
- Preparation of presentations and reports in PowerPoint, Word and Power BI
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Experience of 3 to 6 or more years in the financial services industry (professional services firm, investment manager, Limited Partner, investment bank, project finance firm, or in associated fields)
- A Bachelor’s degree or MBA (or higher) ideally in a related field such as Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
- Acute attention to accuracy and detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI
Other Attributes:
- High level of integrity
- Commitment to StepStone’s firm values around prioritization of clients, confidentiality and respect for others
- Commitment to learning
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
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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
- 3 to 6+ years experience in the financial services industry (professional services, investment manager, LP, investment bank, project finance, or related)
- Bachelor's degree or MBA (or higher) in Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics or related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency with Power BI
- Financial modelling skills (build/modify models, DCF, comps, valuation bridges, sensitivity and scenario analysis)
- Experience conducting investment research, diligence and analysis across infrastructure, primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments
- Strong communication skills and ability to construct and defend investment arguments verbally and in writing
- Strong problem-solving skills and acute attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to prepare investor-facing presentations and reports (PowerPoint, Word, Power BI)
- High level of integrity and commitment to firm values; team-oriented and flexible
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.
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