Venture Capital - Junior Analyst

StepStone Group is seeking a Junior Analyst for their Venture Capital team in Owings Mills, MD. The role involves data collection and governance for venture capital portfolio companies, supporting investment reporting and performance analyses. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Science, with strong Excel and SQL skills. The position demands attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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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. _
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