Position Overview

This Associate / Senior Associate position within StepStone Group Real Assets LP (“SIRA”) will be responsible for supporting SIRA’s research and risk management function. The position will also be responsible for supporting the broader international team in regards to both existing SIRA investment mandates, as well as advice to institutional clients on investments in infrastructure and associated real asset sectors globally. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducting analysis across SIRA’s existing and prospective investments, and undertaking research across the infrastructure investment market
• Developing and maintaining SIRA’s risk management systems across its investments and portfolios
• Developing investor-facing research and marketing materials
• Perform and oversee financial modelling and analytical tasks – create and/or modify financial models, analyze financial statements and financial forecasts, prepare valuation bridges, run discounted cash flow analysis, comparable public companies, and create sensitivity / scenario analysis
• Undertaking research regarding, and diligence of, potential investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments
• Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including in IC meetings
• Assisting with client and/or asset management requirements, as required
• Preparation of presentations and reports in PowerPoint, Word and Power BI

 

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Experience of 3 to 6 or more years in the financial services industry (professional services firm, investment manager, Limited Partner, investment bank, project finance firm, or in associated fields)
• A Bachelor’s degree or MBA (or higher) ideally in a related field such as Business, Finance, Engineering or Economics

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
• Acute attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI

 

Other Attributes:

• High level of integrity
• Commitment to StepStone’s firm values around prioritization of clients, confidentiality and respect for others
• Commitment to learning
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
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