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Mar 30, 2026

Junior Analyst - Portfolio Manangement, Thought Leadership

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StepStone Group is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and data-driven insights. They are seeking an intern for the Portfolio Management team who will gain hands-on experience in portfolio management, investment research, and data-driven decision-making in private markets. Responsibilities - Work with private markets data, collecting and reconciling information from internal sources (MySQL, PDF’s and Excel files) - Develop and test financial models to support investment decision-making (Python, R, VBA) - Conduct data-driven analyses to identify trends in private markets - Support portfolio management efforts through ad hoc analysis and research projects - Communicate insights and findings to internal teams and produce written documentation of data, models, and code Skills - Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field - Previous internship or work experience in finance, consulting, or data analysis is strongly preferred - Solid understanding of Python, R, or VBA for data analysis - Strong attention to detail and ability to critically check work while maintaining a humble, learning-focused approach - Team-oriented mindset—able to take feedback constructively, collaborate effectively, and contribute to shared goals - Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or data visualization tools is a plus - No task is too small—willingness to roll up sleeves and take initiative in a fast-paced environment - Familiarity with financial markets, investment concepts, and private markets is a plus Company Overview - StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stepstonegroup.com. Company H1B Sponsorship - StepStone Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 9 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.