StepStone Group
Senior Analyst - Investment Operations - Secondaries/Co-Investments
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Position Overview
The Investment Operations Senior Analyst will work on the coordination, execution and settlement of various Private Debt Investments. The Senior Analyst will be in contact with professionals across the company and will work with different external parties.
Essential Job Functions:
- Coordinate, execute and settle primary third-party fund investments
- Coordinate, execute and settle secondary market transactions:
- Purchases / sells / transfers / switches of fund positions
- Transfers of private debt portfolios
- Transfers of single private debt loans
- Coordinate, execute and settle non-standard Private Debt Co-Investments
- Coordinate settlement of capital calls for closed-ended third-party funds
- Collaborate with internal teams, custodians, board of directors, external fund administrators and investment managers
- Update trade trackers and ensure information flow to relevant stakeholders
- Participate in all pre-trade and post-trade calls and relevant approval committees
- Respond to trade related queries from internal teams and external fund administrators
- Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
For the position at hand, we seek applicants with 2–5 years work experience and a bachelor’s degree from a top-tier college or university. The following factors will definitely be a benefit for the potential candidates
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in Middle office or other investment fund related role is preferred but not necessary
- Experience in fund-of-fund trading or Private Debt is a plus
- Demonstrates commitment, accuracy and attention to detail, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities assigned
- Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
- Highly motivated with a willingness to learn
- Passion for fast-paced learning, especially in a technology-enabled environment
- Good analytical skills with a flair for processes as well as good IT skills
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Other Desired Skills/Attributes:
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
- Effective communication skills and strong problem solving skills
- Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
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.
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