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. You will develop an understanding of diverse industries, capital structures, and investment strategies while working in a collaborative team environment.
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 asset-level underwriting and analysis.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling across various stages, industries, and geographies.
- Evaluate potential fund investments, including team, strategy, and performance, and synthesize findings into investment memorandums for the Investment Committee.
- Speak with senior executives to gather insights on the effectiveness of target fund managers.
- Perform market research using proprietary databases to identify and analyze macroeconomic trends.
- Construct and communicate clear investment arguments.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate student status with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- A 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.
- A collaborative and proactive mindset.
- Academic background in Finance, Business Administration, or Economics.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
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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