Associate/Senior Associate

StepStone Group is a publicly-listed global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions, advisory and data services to its clients. StepStone Real Estate (“SRE”) is the real estate arm of StepStone and as of March 31, 2026, has more than $210 billion in total capital responsibility. Clients include financial institutions, public and private pensions, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, and high net worth investors.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Associate / Senior Associate to join SRE’s Business Development team.

The individual will be responsible for supporting the firm’s real estate business development efforts across primaries, co-investments and secondaries. Responsibilities will include supporting fundraising processes, content creation, and periodic interactions with existing and prospective clients.

Essential Job Functions:
• Develop content for marketing and due diligence materials including presentations, fact cards, private placement memorandums, due diligence questionnaires etc.
• Prepare responses to requests for information and proposals, track record analyses, third-party databases, competitor benchmarking and investor requests
• Manage investor pipelines via Salesforce, tracking progression and preparing reports for senior stakeholders
• Support the preparation and execution of investor meetings and roadshows including materials and tracking follow up
• Collaborate across departments including research, asset and portfolio management, RFP, legal and compliance, tax, and portfolio reporting and analytics
• Contribute to other business development initiatives as they arise

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2-6 years of relevant work experience from financial services firms (e.g., private equity, capital advisory/placement agents, investment banks)
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint and Word); proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Copilot
• Experience with Salesforce or Intralinks desirable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the firm in a professional manner with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-starter with the ability to set priorities, manage deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with private markets performance metrics to accurately maintain track record materials, support fund benchmarking, and respond to investor requests

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