Junior Analyst - Venture Capital

StepStone Group; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Group is seeking a Junior Analyst for the SPAR team in Baltimore, MD. You will support data collection, governance, and reporting for venture capital portfolio companies, enabling informed investment decisions.

You will maintain investment databases, create data flows, run SQL queries, and generate quarter reports for internal and external stakeholders. A strong Excel foundation and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Science preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and data handling experience required.
• Familiarity with relational databases and basic SQL is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal investment database and oversee data collection.
• Create new dataflows with SQL querying and data transformations.
• Generate quarterly reports for internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Relational databases

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Science

Tools

SQL

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

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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