2027 Venture Capital Summer Analyst

StepStone Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

StepStone Group in Baltimore is seeking Summer Analysts to support the investment team by analyzing potential and existing fund and direct investments, with a focus on data-driven research and learning through weekly calls with the partnership.

You will perform quantitative analysis, conduct company and industry research, and participate in due diligence discussions. The program emphasizes education and hands-on learning in private markets, preparing you for a career after graduation.

Qualifications

• Graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• U.S. work authorization required.
• GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Interest in private markets and venture capital.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analysis of company, manager and performance models.
• Conduct company, manager and industry research.
• Participate in due diligence calls with management and General Partners.
• Assist in all aspects of the transaction (fund, direct or secondary).
• Communicate investment recommendations through memos and summaries.
• Develop and maintain proprietary transaction and market intelligence.
• Support investment monitoring analyses for the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Academic excellence

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in progress

GPA 3.2 or above

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

The Team

StepStone Venture Capital is one of the largest venture capital investment firms in the world, currently managing over $30 billion in assets across fund, direct and secondary investment strategies. The team has over 80+ employees* with offices in Baltimore, London, La Jolla, and New York. We actively invest in venture capital partnerships, expansion stage venture/growth equity direct investments and secondary market positions through our fund products.

Role Profile

Summer Analysts will be responsible for supporting the activities of the investment team in analyzing, monitoring and researching both potential and existing fund and direct investments. Education is also a significant component of the program, as Summer Analysts will gain insight into the broader venture capital ecosystem through data-driven research projects, hands-on learning with the investment team and participation in weekly calls with the broader partnership.

Responsibilities

• Performing quantitative analysis, including company, manager and performance modeling and valuation
• Conducting company, manager and industry research
• Participating in due diligence calls with company management teams and General Partners
• Assisting in all aspects of the transaction, whether fund, direct or secondary
• Communicating investment recommendations through written work, including one-page summaries and investment memorandums
• Developing and maintaining proprietary transaction and market intelligence
• Performing investment monitoring analysis in support of the investment team
• Performing other ad hoc projects that reflect the broader needs of the Firm

Qualifications

• Graduate in December 2027 or Spring 2028
• Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
• GPA of 3.2 or above
• A desire to join our Global Private Markets investments platform after graduation
• High proficiency in MS Word, Power Point and Excel
• Demonstrated track record of academic success
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong, demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
• Team player and strong work ethic
• As of 3/31/26

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Salary: $70,000 / year

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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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