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. Analysts will gain experience across diverse industries and capital structures while working with investment strategies such as Primary Funds, Separately Managed Accounts, Secondaries, and Co-Investments.
What you'll do#
- Interpret financial analyses from target fund managers, including investment track records and financial statement analysis.
- Conduct market research using proprietary databases and public information to analyze macroeconomic trends.
- Assist Senior Research staff in tracking and managing the inflow of investment opportunities.
- Evaluate marketing and supporting materials from prospective fund managers to identify key value drivers.
- Write Fund Summaries and Investment Memorandums according to firm standards.
- Construct and communicate arguments regarding investment decisions in team environments, including Investment Committee meetings.
- 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 and quantitative modeling capabilities.
- Ability to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Pursuing a degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling basis.
