Private Equity Analyst, Entry Level: Diligence & Modeling

stepstone.fr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone is seeking a Private Equity Analyst for the First STEP Program in New York. The role involves manager and fund diligence, and diligence for asset management lines (co-investments and secondaries).

You will source, model, and present investment analyses, prepare due diligence materials, and support the investment committee. Ideal candidates graduate 2026–2027 with a 3.5+ GPA and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student graduating Dec 2026–Jun 2027 with strong academic record.
• GPA 3.5 or higher required.
• Legal work status to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen and conduct due diligence on private equity fund managers, co-investments and secondaries.
• Perform research, financial modeling and analysis across industries and geographies.
• Interact with fund managers and portfolio teams for underwriting and analysis.
• Analyze PPMs and financial statements and investment returns.
• Prepare due diligence materials and Investment Committee memos and present recommendations.
• Monitor performance of existing investments.

Skills

Excellent quantitative skills

Investment judgement

Self-starter

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team orientation

Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Fluent English

Education

Undergraduate degree

GPA 3.5+

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

StepStone is seeking a Private Equity Analyst for the First STEP Program in New York. The role involves manager and fund diligence, and diligence for asset management lines (co-investments and secondaries).

You will source, model, and present investment analyses, prepare due diligence materials, and support the investment committee. Ideal candidates graduate 2026–2027 with a 3.5+ GPA and US work eligibility.