2027 Private Equity Summer Analyst

About the role#

StepStone is seeking undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028 to join the Private Equity team as Summer Analysts. This role provides hands-on experience in analyzing leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and distressed private equity funds. Analysts will develop a comprehensive understanding of various industries, capital structures, and investment strategies.

What you'll do#

• Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities and secondary transactions.
• Interact with fund managers and portfolio company management teams to perform in-depth asset-level underwriting and analysis.
• Execute quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling on companies and assets across various stages, industries, and geographies.
• Conduct due diligence on potential fund investments, including evaluating team, strategy, and performance, and synthesize findings into investment memorandums for the Investment Committee.
• Engage with senior executives to gather insights on the style and effectiveness of target fund managers.
• Perform market research using public and proprietary data to identify and analyze macroeconomic trends.
• Construct and communicate investment arguments effectively.

What you'll need#

• Undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Ability to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable analytical and quantitative modeling capabilities.
• Collaborative, proactive, and team-oriented approach.

Location & details#

• Location: New York, New York.
• Term: Summer 2027.
• Work Modality: Hybrid.
• Status: Full-time, paid internship.