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.
