VC Analyst @ Stepstone in Baltimore, MD

VC Stack; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack is seeking a Junior Analyst in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves data collection and governance for venture capital portfolio companies, supporting investment decisions and performance analyses.

The ideal candidate will possess strong Microsoft Excel skills and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Join our dynamic team and contribute to impactful, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of academic success.
• Experience in financial services preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support VC Investment and Business Intelligence Teams by maintaining internal investment database.
• Assist with LP/Investor data requests.
• Work on developing internal process efficiencies.
• Gain knowledge of data from private markets.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Microsoft Excel skills

Basic SQL

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

We are global private markets specialistsdelivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driveninsights to the world’s investors.Leveraging the power of our platform andour peerless intelligence across sectors,strategies, and geographies, we helpidentify the advantages and the answersour 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

The salary range 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 range 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.