StepStone Group
Global private markets firm managing capital
Junior Analyst - Venture Capital
Hybrid role with some on-site work in Baltimore; exact schedule not specified.
About the job
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Science related field preferred.
- Demonstrated record of academic success.
- Experience in financial services preferred, but not required.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory); this role involves working heavily with datasets in Excel, and being comfortable with basic functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.) is necessary
- Familiarity with relational databases and experience with basic SQL
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail – data is sensitive so operating with strong attention to detail is key
- Critical thinking – Thinking strategically about internal processes and striving for efficiency
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, work extra hours, when necessary, manage multiple ongoing projects, and work well within a team
- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing with your team
- Supports StepStone VC Investment and Business Intelligence Teams by maintaining internal investment database while overseeing data collection process.
- Maintenance of data fields and records to power investment reporting
- Creation of new dataflows (SQL querying, data transformations
- Generating reports to satisfy the quarterly needs of internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with LP/Investor data requests
- Work with StepStone VC Investment Team and related technology teams to develop new internal process efficiencies involving data storage, collection, and utilization
- Gain knowledge and experience working with data from private markets general partners and companies, including limited partnership and direct security investments
- Performs other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
About the company
StepStone is a global private markets firm that manages and allocates capital across private equity, infrastructure, real assets, real estate, and private debt. It oversees about US$91 billion of private capital allocations, including roughly US$24 billion in assets under management, and builds customized investment portfolios for sophisticated investors using a research-driven process that combines primary fund commitments, secondary purchases, and co-investments. The firm operates worldwide with offices in cities such as Beijing, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Tokyo, among others. StepStone differentiates itself by its integrated approach to private markets (primaries, secondaries, and co-investments), its disciplined, research-based investment process, and its ability to tailor portfolios for large institutional clients. The goal is to provide tailored, diversified private markets exposure and capital allocation solutions that meet the needs of demanding investors.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- US Fertility recapitalization on September 14, 2026 shows active continuation-vehicle deal flow.
- StepStone closed a $3.1 billion structured solutions vehicle on March 31, 2026.
- Q2 2026 fee revenues rose 27%, while quarterly subscriptions exceeded $2.8 billion.
What critics are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue missed estimates, signaling fee pressure and weaker monetization.
- Management blamed margin pressure on fee-structure changes and fund-activation timing.
- A private-markets liquidity freeze would choke distributions and crush evergreen fundraising.
What makes StepStone Group unique
- StepStone oversees $913 billion total capital, specializing in customized private-market portfolios.
- Its first infrastructure secondaries fund closed at $1.7 billion hard cap in August 2026.
- Private Wealth AUM reached $21.8 billion, expanding distribution beyond institutions.
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Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program
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