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Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Data Analyst to join our private debt operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing communications, analysing company fundamental and reference data, and ensuring the accurate and timely entry of information into our systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a solid grasp of financial data, and a strong desire to thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
Essential Job Functions:
- Company Fundamentals Analysis: Review, validate, and interpret financial statements, performance metrics, and other key company data to ensure alignment with internal guidelines.
- Reference Data Analysis: Assist our Security Master Team in gathering, verifying, and updating borrower and facility reference data.
- Database Management: Upload and maintain company and private debt information in the internal database, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
- Data Quality Assurance: Identify and rectify discrepancies in financial or operational data, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure data integrity.
- Reporting and Documentation: Generate and distribute team KPIs, team updates and process documentation.
- Inbox Management: Act as the first point of contact for team communications, prioritising and organising emails.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- University Degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in Private markets, particularly private debt, is an advantage.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in data analysis, finance, or investment operations.
- Strong understanding of companies balance sheet and income statement including key metrics such as EBITDA, leverage ratios, and debt covenants is a plus.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data validation and financial modelling. Familiarity with database tools is an advantage.
- Keen attention to detail and a structured approach to data review and management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of corporate financial performance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts effectively.
- An interest in private debt markets and a willingness to expand knowledge in this area.
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.
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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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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.
