Junior Analyst - Data & Risk Operations

StepStone Group•San Diego, CA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

For recent college graduates looking to gain exposure to the private markets industry, develop skills for investment analysis, and acquire relevant real world experience. Junior Analysts will work closely with the performance analysis teams to develop an understanding of financial markets and assist with portfolio monitoring and reporting efforts. Contribute to and support our Global DARO 24-hour global operations model including offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position for a 16-week period with the possibility to extend for additional 16 week period(s). It offers a hybrid office schedule (3 days per week in office).

Requirements

Relevant coursework or work experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; please note that all interviews will be conducted in English
Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
Dynamic, hard-working and a self-starter
Significant experience with Microsoft Excel
Basic knowledge of accounting and working knowledge of the financial services industry
Interest in Global Financial Markets and Private Markets
Strong attention to detail
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Responsibilities

Contribute to and support our Global DARO 24-hour global operations model including offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
Individual and cross-sectional portfolio analysis focusing on market trends by strategy, sector, and geography.
Reviewing and reconciling quarterly reports, capital account information, and cash flow activity of monitored funds, and providing information used in preparing client reports.
Managing data requests and reporting deadlines for assigned clients.
Skill development workshops and learning opportunities.