Analyst / Associate - Infrastructure Private Equity / Responsible Investment

StepStone Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Group is seeking an Analyst/Associate for its Infrastructure & Real Assets practice in London. You will support transactional and RI/ESG work, develop financial models, and help advise clients on infrastructure investments globally.

The role requires 2-5 years' experience in IB or related areas, strong written English, and a self-starter mindset to operate in a fast-paced global team and contribute to ESG due diligence and reporting.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in IB, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent with some relevant ESG experience.
• Relevant buyside and RI experience in FoF or GP would be considered transferable
• Experience in M&A, financings, or diligence processes with clear deal exposure
• Ability to produce high-quality business English writing

Responsibilities

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills; build/modify sophisticated financial models, analyse statements, forecast, DCF, and comps.
• Prepare valuation bridges, sensitivity/scenario analyses, and write memos/presentations for clients.
• Interact with clients and prepare advisory materials as required.
• Support RI activities including ESG risk analysis and training on key issues for colleagues

Job description

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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