Vice President @ StepStone Group

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $150 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

Position Overview

StepStone is currently seeking candidates with excellent project management and strong writing skills for a Vice President position within StepStone’s global RFP Team. The Vice President will work in a team that supports the global RFP and business development efforts across StepStone, as well as other communications to source and service potential clients as StepStone continues to grow. The Vice President’s primary role is to review proposals, presentations, and other analyses drafted by junior RFP Team members, as well as ensuring proper project timelines are met. As a result, the Vice President will ensure that StepStone delivers consistent, high-quality proposals and other deliverables in response to requests from current and prospective clients. In addition, the Vice President will collaborate with and have exposure to professionals of all levels across the Firm, including the research, business development, monitoring and reporting, finance, legal, compliance, operational due diligence, and HR teams. The candidate should have a solid understanding and interest in investments, the private markets space (specifically, private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and private debt), strong writing, interpersonal, and project management skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for reviewing responses to client requests, RFPs/RFIs, surveys/questionnaires, and onsite client presentations to ensure accuracy and consistency in style
Supervise completion of RFPs/RFIs and client requests, including writing and editing content, working with a cross-functional team to obtain all the necessary information, and ensuring that the final product is accurate and delivered on time
Assist in managing and maintaining central database of responses to update content
Strong commitment to high-quality writing, demonstrated ability to produce compelling and compliant proposals against aggressive deadlines, and working in a global team environment
Critically assess the accuracy and relevance of content provided by cross-functional team members in response to RFPs/RFIs/client requests where needed
Assist with training junior RFP Team members to respond to industry surveys and ad hoc requests, organize attachment libraries, and redact documents as needed
Provide support on developing presentations and managing agendas for on-site client presentations
Assist with various other projects, training, and analyses for the Team

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or Liberal Arts
Minimum of 10 years of related financial services (private equity or investment management a plus) experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Highly motivated, strategic thinker with demonstrated history of taking initiative, being adaptive in a fast changing environment, and working independently within a defined corporate system
Strong ability to multi-task and manage time in a detail-oriented environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Fluency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Familiarity with RFPIO and Salesforce preferred
Follow up skills and attention to accuracy and detail are essential
Strong problem-solving skills

Other Attributes:

High level of confidentiality
Commitment to learning and coaching
Demonstrate a team-oriented approach and attitude that is consistent with StepStone’s culture

Salary Range - $125,000- $165,000

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you’ll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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