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Position Overview
The Senior Associate will be part of the StepStone Portfolio Analytics & Reporting (SPAR) team, supporting the delivery of portfolio analytics, reporting and data management services for the Firm's private debt and multi-asset client portfolios. The role requires strong technical expertise in private markets data, performance reporting, portfolio analysis and data quality management. The successful candidate will work closely with Investment, Fund Accounting, Research, Investor Relations and other internal teams to deliver accurate, insightful and timely reporting while contributing to the continued enhancement of reporting processes, analytics and data infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Produce, review and deliver private debt portfolio reporting and analytics for institutional clients and internal stakeholders
- Own the day-to-day execution of the reporting cycle for assigned client portfolios, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery
- Analyze portfolio performance, exposures, cash flows, and other key private markets metrics.
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies across multiple internal and external data sources.
- Continuously monitor and improve data quality across assigned client portfolios and reporting outputs.
- Support the development and enhancement of portfolio analytics, reporting methodologies and reporting frameworks.
- Partner with Investment, Research, Fund Accounting and Investor Relations teams to ensure accurate interpretation and presentation of portfolio information.
- Support reporting automation initiatives and process improvement projects, including the use of reporting and visualization tools.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of StepStone's private markets data universe.
- Provide technical guidance and training to Analysts and Associates and support their professional development.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting capabilities, scalability and operational efficiency.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably within Private Markets, Asset Management or Investment Reporting.
- Strong understanding of private debt and private markets investment structures, cash flows, portfolio monitoring and performance reporting.
- Experience working with large financial datasets and performing complex data analysis and reconciliations.
- Working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles and portfolio reporting frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite; experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is considered an asset.
- Experience with portfolio management, reporting or performance measurement systems is preferred.
- CFA, CAIA or other relevant professional designation is a plus.
- Proficiency in English is required; proficiency in German is a plus.
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to identify, investigate and resolve complex data and reporting issues.
- Strong technical aptitude and interest in financial data and reporting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Self-starter with demonstrated initiative, ownership and accountability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Interest in private debt, private markets and global financial markets
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 in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in private markets, asset management, or investment reporting
- Strong understanding of private debt and private markets investment structures, cash flows, portfolio monitoring, and performance reporting
- Experience working with large financial datasets and performing complex data analysis and reconciliations
- Working knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, and portfolio reporting frameworks
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
- Experience with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI
- Experience with portfolio management, reporting, or performance measurement systems
- CFA, CAIA, or another relevant professional designation
- Proficiency in English
- Proficiency in German
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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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