Senior Analyst - High Value Data Team

StepStone Group•San Diego, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The High Value Data (“HVD”) team Senior Analyst is an intermediate-level member of the HVD team. The Senior Analyst performs core data operations with a high degree of independence while beginning to take on expanded scope responsibilities, team leadership contributions, and limited supervisory duties. The Senior Analyst works closely with DARO Leadership, the SPAR Client Services Team, Accounting, Analytics, and Investor Relations to support the private markets data universe and client deliverables. Performance will be evaluated on both an absolute basis against the responsibilities below and on a relative scale compared to peers at the same level. The SPAR DM HVD Senior Analyst possesses a proven operational ownership mindset and acts with top-level professionalism across all assigned and unassigned HVD activities. The HVD team focuses on portfolio company / asset level data and reporting into proprietary internal reporting systems. The Senior Analyst is expected to demonstrate increasing levels of technical skills and operational awareness, a growing level of strategic awareness and participation, and highly impactful effectiveness that maintains the goals and targets of DARO operations.

Requirements

Intermediate fluency with Microsoft Excel (including Power Query Editor) required.
Working knowledge of DAX and Power BI required.
Familiarity with SQL and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business preferred.
2–4 years of private markets or relevant financial services experience.
Significant experience with Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of financial accounting.
Team-oriented with demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions.
Strong follow-up skills and acute attention to accuracy and detail.
Strong ability to multi-task and manage time effectively in a detail-oriented environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to identify and investigate issues or inconsistencies with data.
Highly motivated with demonstrated initiative, independence, and adaptability.
Strong work ethic and analytical skills.
Interest in global financial markets and private markets investing.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate-level proficiency in DAX and Power BI preferred.
Experience with AI models, prompts, workflow orchestration a plus.
Experience with private markets data systems and internal reporting tools a plus.
Advanced Certification (CFA/MBA/CPA) a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and improve the daily HVD ingestion and review of asset-level reporting information from GP-provided reporting into internal reporting systems.
Master the quarterly reporting cycles associated with GP reporting and asset-level reporting.
Drive the collection, processing, and quality control of Company-level operating metrics: coordinate with GPs to obtain, clarify, and validate metric data; ensure operating metrics are accurately entered and reconciled within internal reporting systems on a timely basis.
Leverage AI extraction tools and scalable processing techniques to maximize both the quality and volume of total operating metrics collected; continuously evaluate and improve extraction workflows to expand data coverage across the private markets portfolio.
Complete daily assigned work supporting team-wide goals — including entry/extraction from General Partner provided materials — and consistently meet or exceed team quality and quantity expectations.
Process data from private markets general partners, including entry, review (where applicable), and reconciliation of schedule of investments, financial statements, and operating metrics.
Maintain quality standards and prioritize tasks to ensure all deadlines are met; escalate concerns proactively to Functional Team Captains and client teams.
Uphold the team-wide quality control target of 96%+ accuracy.
Identify areas of concern due to insufficient or inaccurate data and escalate to appropriate Functional Team Captains and client teams.
Follow DARO protocols to contact GPs as necessary to clarify unclear data and request supplemental information; professional standards must be maintained at all times.
Develop and deepen cumulative Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities across all Fundamental Core responsibilities; qualify for and pursue Expanded Scope Opportunities.
Demonstrate an ownership mindset and act with professionalism across all assigned and unassigned HVD, Client Service, and department activities.
Volunteer to assist with specific team needs and serve as part of the daily operational leadership staff.
Provide daily guidance and instruction to Junior Analysts or Analysts.
Contribute to team continuity and building; serve as a resource and informal mentor for less experienced team members.