Junior Analyst - Venture Capital

Location: Baltimore Department: SPAR

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

As part of StepStone’s Portfolio Analytics and Reporting team (‘SPAR’), the Junior Analyst will play a major role in data collection and governance related to venture capital portfolio companies. This information is critical for reports that drive investment decisions and portfolio tracking. This role will also assist with various performance analyses, projects, and ad-hoc requests. This will be a fast-paced and dynamic environment that is ideal for those who want to continuously tackle challenging problems and learn new things.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supports StepStone VC Investment and Business Intelligence Teams by maintaining internal investment database while overseeing data collection process. This includes, but is not limited to:

Maintenance of data fields and records to power investment reporting

Creation of new dataflows (SQL querying, data transformations

Generating reports to satisfy the quarterly needs of internal and external stakeholders

Assisting with LP/Investor data requests

Work with StepStone VC Investment Team and related technology teams to develop new internal process efficiencies involving data storage, collection, and utilization

Gain knowledge and experience working with data from private markets general partners and companies, including limited partnership and direct security investments

Performs other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Science related field preferred.

Demonstrated record of academic success

Experience in financial services preferred, but not required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong Microsoft Excel skills (mandatory); this role involves working heavily with datasets in Excel, and being comfortable with basic functions (VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.) is necessary

Familiarity with relational databases and experience with basic SQL

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail – data is sensitive so operating with strong attention to detail is key

Critical thinking – Thinking strategically about internal processes and striving for efficiency

Ability to meet tight deadlines, work extra hours, when necessary, manage multiple ongoing projects, and work well within a team

Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing with your team

Salary: $25 / hour

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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