Position Overview:

StepStone is currently seeking candidates with strong analytical, coding, and business acumen for intern positions within the Portfolio Management team. This internship is ideal for candidates with a background in finance, economics, or related fields who also possess solid programming skills. Interns will gain hands-on experience in portfolio management, investment research, and data-driven decision-making in private markets.

At StepStone, we value a team-first approach, a low-ego mindset, and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, take ownership of their work, and contribute to a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsbilities

• Work with private markets data, collecting and reconciling information from internal sources (MySQL, PDF’s and Excel files)
• Develop and test financial models to support investment decision-making (Python, R, VBA).
• Conduct data-driven analyses to identify trends in private markets.
• Support portfolio management efforts through ad hoc analysis and research projects.
• Communicate insights and findings to internal teams and produce written documentation of data, models, and code.

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Previous internship or work experience in finance, consulting, or data analysis is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of Python, R, or VBA for data analysis.
• Familiarity with financial markets, investment concepts, and private markets is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to critically check work while maintaining a humble, learning-focused approach.
• Team-oriented mindset—able to take feedback constructively, collaborate effectively, and contribute to shared goals.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Power BI, or data visualization tools is a plus.
• No task is too small—willingness to roll up sleeves and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Salary: $30 per hour

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