2027 Private Equity Analyst

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. Application deadline: Rolling basis Note: This role is part of StepStone's First STEP Program, our entry level early careers program designed for graduating undergraduate students. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027. Position overview:   The Private Equity Analyst will engage broadly in various areas of the private equity industry, including manager and fund diligence for StepStone’s advisory practice, as well as diligence responsibilities for StepStone’s asset management business lines (i.e., co-investment and secondaries practices).    Essential job functions:   Work in a team environment with other investment team members to source, screen, and conduct due diligence on selected private equity fund managers, co-investments, and secondaries   Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across industries and geographies   Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis   Analyze PPMs, financial statements, and investment returns   Conduct reference calls as a part of manager and asset due diligence   Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors   Prepare due diligence materials and Investment Committee memos   Present recommendations to the investment team and the Firm’s Investment Committee   Monitor the performance of the Firm’s existing investments    Education and/or work experience requirements:   Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future   Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2026 through June 2027   GPA of 3.5 or higher     Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:   Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modeling, 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   Self-starter, with strong ability to think creatively and conduct research to 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   High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel   Fluent (written and spoken) English Application deadline: Rolling basis  Salary: $112,500 annually The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.     #LI-Hybrid     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  

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