Junior Analyst - Portfolio Manangement, Thought Leadership

StepStone Group is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and data-driven insights. They are seeking an intern for the Portfolio Management team who will gain hands-on experience in portfolio management, investment research, and data-driven decision-making in private markets.

Responsibilities

• Work with private markets data, collecting and reconciling information from internal sources (MySQL, PDF’s and Excel files)
• Develop and test financial models to support investment decision-making (Python, R, VBA)
• Conduct data-driven analyses to identify trends in private markets
• Support portfolio management efforts through ad hoc analysis and research projects
• Communicate insights and findings to internal teams and produce written documentation of data, models, and code

Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Previous internship or work experience in finance, consulting, or data analysis is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of Python, R, or VBA for data analysis
• Strong attention to detail and ability to critically check work while maintaining a humble, learning-focused approach
• Team-oriented mindset—able to take feedback constructively, collaborate effectively, and contribute to shared goals
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or data visualization tools is a plus
• No task is too small—willingness to roll up sleeves and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with financial markets, investment concepts, and private markets is a plus

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