Position Overview

You will support StepStone’s Legal & Compliance Department in a variety of operational processes and projects, primarily focusing on the processing of amendment/legal action reviews proposed by StepStone client private markets fund managers.  Technical and operational tools necessary to fulfill responsibilities will be supported by StepStone’s Portfolio Analytics & Reporting departments. 

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities:

You will assist in the firm’s contracts review and management process by:

• Reviewing and analyzing proposed amendments to private markets fund agreements of the firm’s clients
• Entering terms into and updating the firm’s proprietary database
• Coordinating with internal teams (SPAR, Research, Legal)
• Preparing client recommendation memos
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of process improvements and technology solutions to optimize efficiency, with an emphasis on Legal & Compliance operations functions

Personal Skills:

• Utilize effective time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time
• Professionally communicate with all levels of staff, internal and external
• Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required
• Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate
• Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone
• Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Four-year college degree
• Experience in financial services, operational due diligence or the legal field (law clerk, legal assistant or a paralegal) would be a plus

Salary Range is $27.50 per hour