SPAR Junior Analyst - Data and Risk Operations

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 Description: • For recent college graduates looking to gain exposure to the private markets industry, develop skills for investment analysis, and acquire relevant real world experience • Junior Analysts will work closely with the performance analysis teams to develop an understanding of financial markets and assist with portfolio monitoring and reporting efforts • Contribute to and support our Global DARO (Data and Risk Operations) 24-hour global operations model including offices in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia • Full-time (40 hours per week) for a 16-week period with the possibility to extend for additional 16 week period(s) • Hybrid office schedule (3 days per week in office) Secondary Responsibilities May Include: • Individual and cross-sectional portfolio analysis focusing on market trends by strategy, sector, and geography • Reviewing and reconciling quarterly reports, capital account information, and cash flow activity of monitored funds, and providing information used in preparing client reports • Managing data requests and reporting deadlines for assigned clients • Skill development workshops and learning opportunities Skills and Qualifications may include: • Relevant coursework or work experience • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; please note that all interviews will be conducted in English • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude • Dynamic, hard-working and a self-starter • Significant experience with Microsoft Excel • Basic knowledge of accounting and working knowledge of the financial services industry • Interest in Global Financial Markets and Private Markets • Strong attention to detail Salary: $27.50 / 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. Developing People at StepStone