Associate / Senior Associate - Infrastructure & Real Assets

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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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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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