About the role#
StepStone is seeking undergraduate students to join the Private Debt team as Summer Analysts. This role provides exposure to the private debt industry, including direct lending, opportunistic lending, and specialty finance. Interns will work across various capital structures and investment strategies while gaining experience with top fund managers in the private credit sector.
What you'll do#
- Interpret financial analyses from target fund managers, such as investment track records and financial statements.
- Conduct market research using proprietary databases and public information to analyze macroeconomic trends.
- Assist senior research staff in managing and tracking incoming investment opportunities.
- Evaluate marketing and supporting materials from prospective fund managers to identify key value drivers.
- Write Fund Summaries and Investment Memorandums in accordance with firm standards.
- Monitor and analyze the performance of existing fund managers and underlying investments.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including quantitative and modeling skills.
- Ability to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling basis.
- Compensation: $95,000 annually.
About StepStone Group
StepStone Group is a global private markets investment firm founded in 2007. The company provides customized investment solutions, advisory, and data services to clients. Its client base includes pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and endowments. The firm manages portfolios across private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate asset classes. It is a public company based in New York with approximately 1,487 employees.
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