Vice President / Director - Asset-Based Finance, Private Debt
StepStone Group•New York, NY
•$190,000 - $210,000
About The Position
This role focuses on asset-based finance (ABF) co-investment opportunities in private debt. The successful candidate will play a critical role in sourcing, analyzing, and executing ABF co-investment transactions, preparing recommendations for the Firm’s Investment Committee, and supporting the broader Private Debt platform. A deep understanding of private markets and experience in executing ABF single transactions is required. Familiarity with ABF-focused GPs is an advantage but not mandatory.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting
- Demonstrated track record of academic and professional success
- Experience executing ABF single transactions or ABF co-investments
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including ABF-specific modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Applied experience in valuation and investment analysis, ideally in ABF structures
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Team-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills
- Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ABF-focused GPs is an advantage but not mandatory.
- CFA designation a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead and support ABF co-investment transactions from origination to initial screening through execution, including due diligence, structuring, and closing
- Maintain and improve existing relationships with GPs in the ABF space to increase co-investment flow; build out new GP relationships in the ABF space
- Train analysts in the US to expand the capabilities of the investment team within the ABF market
- Prepare high-quality Investment Memorandums aligned with StepStone standards
- Perform market research and analyze macroeconomic trends with a focus on ABF sectors
- Build and interpret ABF-specific financial models for ABF strategies and structured credit assets
- Communicate investment theses clearly and defend recommendations in Investment Committee settings
Benefits
- The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
