Internship

Private Equity Intern

Posted on 2/11/2025

StepStone Group

StepStone Group

501-1,000 employees

Global private markets investment firm

Venture Capital
Financial Services
Real Estate

London, UK

Category
Private Equity
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Market Research
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Financial Modeling

You match the following StepStone Group's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Obtain a bachelor’s degree in 2025 or be enrolled in a master’s degree
  • At least one relevant 3- or 6-month internship in the Financial industry
  • High proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
  • Ability to represent the Firm credibly in written and interpersonal communications
  • Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions as the firm continues to grow and develop
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
Responsibilities
  • Analyze and conduct diligence on co-investment opportunities and secondary transactions
  • Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across stages (i.e., buyout, venture capital/growth equity, distressed/credit, etc.), industries and geographies
  • Conduct due diligence on potential fund investments (team, strategy, performance), and synthesize findings in an investment memorandum to be presented at the Firm’s Investment Committee
  • Speak with senior executives to gather insights regarding the style and effectiveness of target fund managers
  • Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors
  • Construct an argument around an opinion and effectively communicate that argument
Desired Qualifications
  • Foreign language skills (desirable)

StepStone Group manages a large amount of private capital, focusing on private equity, infrastructure, real assets, real estate, and private debt. The firm develops tailored investment portfolios for sophisticated investors by using a disciplined research approach. This involves integrating various investment types, including primary investments, secondary investments, and co-investments. StepStone's unique strategy lies in its ability to customize portfolios based on the specific needs of its clients, setting it apart from competitors who may offer more standardized investment solutions. The goal of StepStone is to provide effective investment strategies that maximize returns for their clients.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$8.1B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2007

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  • Sustainable real estate investments are gaining traction with green building certifications.
  • Expansion in emerging markets offers new growth opportunities in Southeast Asia and Africa.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in AI-powered investment strategies from well-funded companies.
  • Potential overexposure to volatile AI and tech sectors due to recent investments.
  • Geopolitical risks in global expansion could impact StepStone's investment returns.

What makes StepStone Group unique

  • StepStone offers customized portfolios using a disciplined research-focused approach.
  • The firm integrates primaries, secondaries, and co-investments for sophisticated investors.
  • StepStone manages over $91 billion in private capital allocations globally.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mental Health Support

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

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