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.
- Sourcing, screening and conducting due diligence on European private equity secondary investments (both LP and GP-led transactions);
- Interact with management teams and fund managers to conduct in-depth asset and portfolio-level analysis;
- Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modelling/analysis on companies and assets across stages, industries and geographies;
- Preparation and presentation of due diligence materials and investment committee memos;
- Construct an opinion around various investment opportunities and efficiently communicate both verbally and in written materials; with the ability to defend your position in a team environment, including investment committee meetings;
- Support negotiation/coordination of deal closing/structuring process and post-close monitoring of existing investments; and
- Occasionally travel for onsite due diligence and to sponsor’s annual meetings to monitor investments.
- Stellar academic record (university and GPA);
- 1-2 years of private equity, top-tier investment banking and/or consulting experience;
- Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills for purpose of evaluating investment opportunities;
- Strong sense of risk/reward trade-offs, and an ability to display sound investment judgement;
- Strong appetite for self-directed learning, particularly in AI/automation, with demonstrated hands-on experimentation preferred;
- Self-starter, with strong ability to think creativity and conduct research to solve problems or find solutions;
- Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Capable of multi-tasking with strong attention to detail;
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to work on various projects; and
- Fluent (written and spoken) English; (additional language skills a plus).
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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.
Developing People at StepStone
Skills Required
- Stellar academic record, including university performance and GPA
- 1-2 years of private equity, top-tier investment banking, and/or consulting experience
- Excellent quantitative, financial modeling, analytical, and valuation skills
- Strong understanding of investment risk/reward trade-offs and sound investment judgment
- Self-directed learning interest, particularly in AI and automation
- Hands-on AI or automation experimentation
- Self-starter with creative problem-solving and research skills
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail
- Positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to work on various projects
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Additional language skills
StepStone Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StepStone Group and has not been reviewed or approved by StepStone Group.
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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.
