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Position Overview:
This role will be responsible for supporting Responsible Investment (ESG / Sustainability) activity working with StepStone Infrastructure’s local and international team in advising clients on investments in infrastructure and associated real asset sectors globally. The role sits within the investment team and works hand-in-hand with investment professionals, asset managers, GP investors and portfolio company leadership and will require communication, analytical, and problem solving skills. The candidate is expected to have a strong understanding of sustainability concepts and issues as well as investment and/or asset management.
Essential Job Functions:
- Support investment teams on Responsible Investment, including engaging on ESG risks and opportunities during due diligence and post-investment
- Strong client interaction skills – ability to interact with clients and prepare advisory materials as required
- Build and maintain relationships with key partners including managers and relevant industry bodies
- Strong communication, including preparing and presenting IC papers, LP reports, senior client memos
- Develop RI-related materials, including customized presentations for investor meetings, RFP responses, ESG reporting, and legal documentation
- Ability to construct an argument around the impact of sustainability considerations on investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument, both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including to clients and the Investment Committee
- Ability to undertake research regarding, and diligence of, potential sustainability considerations impacting investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments
- Strong analytical skills – ability to manage financial models, analyze financial statements and financial forecasts, and understand discounted cash flow analysis
- Monitor global Responsible Investment trends and emerging best practices (e.g., industry and regulatory updates etc.), providing insights to leadership and identifying and executing on enhancements to the firm’s practices
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- 6-10 years of experience in investment management, Investment Banking, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent with some relevant experience in Responsible Investment (ESG / Sustainability)
- Relevant Responsible Investment and buyside / asset management experience at a FoF or GP would be considered directly transferable
- Transaction experience — Asset management, M&A, financings, or diligence processes with clear deal exposure
- Ability to produce high-quality written content in business English
- Self-starter, eager to learn and desire to grow within the organization
- Ability to work in a fast-paced global team environment with an ability to manage changing and competing priorities
Other Desired Skills/Attributes:
- Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Evidence of ESG certification (e.g. CFA Sustainable Investing, IFRS / SASB FSA credential) is a plus, but not required
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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
- 6–10 years of experience in investment management, investment banking, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent
- Relevant experience in Responsible Investment, ESG, or sustainability
- Buyside or asset management experience at a fund of funds or general partner
- Transaction experience in asset management, M&A, financings, or diligence processes
- Ability to produce high-quality written content in business English
- Ability to analyze financial models, financial statements, financial forecasts, and discounted cash flow analysis
- Strong communication, analytical, client interaction, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced global team environment and manage changing priorities
- ESG certification such as CFA Sustainable Investing or IFRS/SASB FSA credential
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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.
