StepStone Group

Manages private market investments for investors

Analyst / Associate - Infrastructure Private Equity, Responsible Investment

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Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, including the ability to create or modify sophisticated financial models, analyze financial statements and forecasts, prepare valuation bridges, conduct discounted cash flow analysis and comparable public company analysis, and create sensitivity and scenario analyses.
Strong memo and presentation writing and preparation skills.
Strong client interaction skills, including the ability to interact with clients and prepare advisory materials.
Ability to undertake research and diligence on potential investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments, and direct investments.
Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions, communicate it verbally and in writing, and defend the position in a team environment, including Investment Committee meetings.
Two to five years of experience in investment banking, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent, with some relevant Responsible Investment (ESG) experience.
Relevant buy-side and Responsible Investment experience at a fund of funds or general partner may also be considered directly transferable.
Transaction experience involving mergers and acquisitions, financings, or diligence processes with clear deal exposure.
Ability to produce high-quality written content in business English at or near native standard.
Evidence of ESG certification, such as CFA Sustainable Investing or IFRS/SASB FSA credential, is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Support investment teams on Responsible Investment, including engaging on ESG risks and opportunities during due diligence and developing and delivering training on key issues to colleagues.
Develop Responsible Investment-related materials, including customized presentations for investor meetings, RFP responses, ESG reporting, and legal documentation.
Monitor global ESG trends and emerging best practices, including industry and regulatory updates, provide insights to leadership, and identify and execute enhancements to the firm's ESG practices.

Desired Qualifications

Flexibility to perform multiple functions in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization.
Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Overview:

The Analyst / Associate at StepStone Infrastructure & Real Assets will be responsible for providing support across transactional and Responsible Investment (RI/ESG) activity to SIRA’s local and international team in advising clients on investments in infrastructure and associated real asset sectors globally. The role will require analytical and modelling skills, but the candidate is also expected to have a strong understanding of sustainability concepts and issues.

Essential Job Functions:

Strong financial modelling and analytical skills – ability to create and/or modify sophisticated financial models, analyze financial statements and financial forecasts, prepare valuation bridges, run discounted cash flow analysis, comparable public companies, and create sensitivity/scenario analysis;
Strong memo / presentation writing and preparation skills;
Strong client interaction skills – ability to interact with clients and prepare advisory materials as required;
Support investment teams on Responsible Investment, including engaging on ESG risks and opportunities during due diligence and developing and delivering training on key issues to colleagues;
Develop RI-related materials, including customized presentations for investor meetings, RFP responses, ESG reporting, and legal documentation
Ability to undertake research regarding, and diligence of, potential investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments;
Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including in Investment Committee meetings;
Monitor global ESG trends and emerging best practices (e.g., industry and regulatory updates etc.), providing insights to leadership and identifying and executing on enhancements to the firm’s ESG practices

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

2–5 years of experience in IB, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent with some relevant experience in Responsible Investment (ESG)

Relevant buyside and Responsible Investment experience at a FoF or GP would also be considered directly transferable

Transaction experience — M&A, financings, or diligence processes with clear deal exposure
Ability to produce high-quality (at or near native standard) written content in business English
Self-starter, eager to learn and desire to grow within the organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced global team environment with an ability to manage changing and competing priorities

Other Desired Skills/Attributes:

Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
Evidence of ESG certification (e.g. CFA Sustainable Investing, IFRS / SASB FSA credential) is a plus, but not required

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

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.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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About the Company

StepStone Group

Manages private market investments for investors

StepStone Group manages private market investments for institutions and private wealth clients, building portfolios around their return goals and cash needs. Its separately managed accounts let investors tailor exposure across private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate. The firm commits capital to outside funds, buys stakes in existing funds and invests alongside other investment managers. It also advises clients on portfolio design and tracks their investments, earning management and advisory fees plus a share of investment gains through performance fees. StepStone Group was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 2007

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