StepStone Group is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and impactful data-driven insights. The Junior Analyst on the AI Initiatives team will support the development and operationalization of AI-driven data pipelines to enhance portfolio monitoring and private-markets analytics.
Model Validation and Performance Tuning: Assist in running, analyzing, and improving the performance of existing AI/ML pipelines
Assist in complex data structuring challenges by applying cleaning and transformation techniques across heterogeneous inputs, including large-scale database extracts (SQL), proprietary documents, and legacy data in Excel, to ensure maximum data integrity for AI initiatives
Backtesting and Scenario Analysis: Design and execute backtests and scenario analyses based on senior team hypotheses to stress-test model robustness and quantify potential investment impact
Integration Testing & Requirement Definition: Collaborate closely with the engineering team by testing the integration of model outputs into internal tools. Document specific data and format requirements necessary for operationalizing new AI features
Process Automation and Efficiency: Actively seek opportunities to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce latency in the AI pipeline, taking the lead on automating key analytical and reporting components
Advanced Data Sourcing (SQL): Write sophisticated SQL queries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science) or related field
0-2 years of relevant experience (e.g., internships, research, coding projects)
Foundational proficiency in Python
Familiarity with Excel, Microsoft Apps, and Git
Strong attention to detail, ability to critically check work, and commitment to data integrity
Solid written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Proactive, curious, collaborative mindset; ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and support team goals
Willingness to learn and grow, asking questions and taking ownership of tasks
Preferred
Coursework or project experience in machine learning, statistics, or data modelling
Prior internship or project experience in finance, consulting or data analytics
Basic understanding of private markets (private equity, infrastructure, secondaries) and investment terminology
Benefit
StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
