2025 Private Equity Summer Analyst

StepStone Group

Mar 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Data
$95K
New York

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 2024 through Spring 2025
GPA of 3.5 or higher
High proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
Team player and outstanding work ethic

Responsibilities

Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities and secondary transactions
Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis
Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across stages (i.e., buyout, venture capital/growth equity, distressed/credit, etc.), industries and geographies
Conduct due diligence on potential fund investments (team, strategy, performance), and synthesize findings in an investment memorandum to be presented at the Firm’s Investment Committee
Speak with senior executives to gather insights regarding the style and effectiveness of target fund managers
Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors
Construct an argument around an opinion and effectively communicate that argument

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Summer Analyst in the Private Equity team?

The primary responsibilities include performing due diligence on investment opportunities, financial modeling, preparing investment memorandums, and presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee.

What skills are important for a successful candidate in this role?

Strong academic record, excellent quantitative skills, high quality writing skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude are key skills for success in this role.

What type of opportunities will the Summer Analyst work on within the Private Equity team?

Summer Analysts will work on opportunities across the team's three investment verticals: private equity fund investments, co-investment transactions, and secondaries transactions.

What is the work environment like for a Summer Analyst at StepStone?

StepStone prides itself on a collegial atmosphere, encouraging team-building initiatives and a collaborative approach. Summer Analysts will work in a team environment with the investment team to analyze and present investment opportunities.

StepStone Group

Worldwide, world-wise: your private markets partner

Finance

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2007

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

StepStone is a global private markets firm that provides investment solutions across a range of asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private debt. Their ultimate mission is to deliver superior investment performance and service to their clients, which include institutional investors, fund managers, and high-net-worth individuals. StepStone's purpose is to help investors achieve their financial goals by offering tailored investment strategies, access to diverse opportunities, and comprehensive advisory services. By leveraging their expertise, research capabilities, and global network, StepStone aims to be a trusted partner in driving long-term value and sustainable growth for their clients in the UK and beyond.