SPAR Client Service - Analyst

StepStone Group; La Jolla Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

StepStone Group is seeking an Analyst to join the SPAR team and support client reporting and data-related activities. You will collaborate with client service teams and internal departments to deliver accurate, timely reports and insights.

The role emphasizes data integrity, Power BI usage, and adherence to global reporting standards while managing deadlines and ad hoc client requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field.
• Experience in data analysis or performance reporting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management, prioritization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and reporting of investment activity and performance of leading private markets firms
• Use performance reporting systems and analytics dashboard tools (Power BI) to compile reports internally and for clients
• Processing and reconciling quarterly reports, capital account information, and cash flow activity
• Managing data requests and reporting deadlines for assigned clients
• Collaborate with SPAR Client Teams to prepare deliverables
• Assist in execution and oversight of the full lifecycle of periodic reporting processes
• Take ownership of daily and weekly duties involving client requests and cash flow data
• Complete assigned Monthly and Quarterly reports for clients
• Assist with Fee/Carry deliverables on a quarterly and annual basis

Skills

Data analysis

Performance reporting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field

Tools

Power BI

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 (\"SPAR\") team, the Analyst will be responsible for client reporting and data-related activities. The Analyst will work closely with other client service members and all relevant departments to support client needs plus the Department and Firm at large.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitoring and reporting of the investment activity and performance of leading private markets firms
• Use performance reporting systems and analytics dashboard tools (e.g., Power BI) to compile accurate and timely reports internally and for external deliverables
• Processing 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
• Actively collaborate with various SPAR Client Teams to obtain all necessary information required for completion of deliverables, compiling final information in a manner consistent with SPAR's global reporting master template standards
• Assist in execution and oversight of the full lifecycle of periodic reporting processes, ensuring proper data practices and methodologies are applied
• Taking ownership of daily and weekly duties involving client requests and cash flow data
• Completing assigned Monthly and Quarterly reports for clients in a timely manner
• Assist the team with fulfilling accurate Fee/Carry deliverables on a quarterly and annual basis
• Remain organized while adjusting to competing demands, aiming to beat rather than meet deadlines
• Develop a deep understanding of reporting tools, industry best practices and proprietary reporting systems
• Assist the team on specific quarterly, annual, or ad hoc projects and client-related requests
• Assist in developing and maintaining new and enhanced data-related content for client deliverables
• Performs other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
• Assists with projects, as needed

Skills and Qualifications may include:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields
• Experience in data analysis or performance reporting preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management, prioritization, and communication skills
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Highly motivated self-starter who quickly adapts to a fast-changing environment to learn recent technologies and tools

Base Salary: $70,000

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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