Analyst, Private Equity Secondaries
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What you'll do
- Sourcing, screening and conducting due diligence on European private equity secondary investments (both LP and GP-led transactions);
- Interact with management teams and fund managers to conduct in-depth asset and portfolio-level analysis;
- Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modelling/analysis on companies and assets across stages, industries and geographies;
- Preparation and presentation of due diligence materials and investment committee memos;
- Construct an opinion around various investment opportunities and efficiently communicate both verbally and in written materials; with the ability to defend your position in a team environment, including investment committee meetings;
- Support negotiation/coordination of deal closing/structuring process and post-close monitoring of existing investments; and
- Occasionally travel for onsite due diligence and to sponsor’s annual meetings to monitor investments.
What they're looking for
- Stellar academic record (university and GPA);
- 1-2 years of private equity, top-tier investment banking and/or consulting experience;
- Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills for purpose of evaluating investment opportunities;
- Strong sense of risk/reward trade-offs, and an ability to display sound investment judgement;
- Strong appetite for self-directed learning, particularly in AI/automation, with demonstrated hands-on experimentation preferred;
- Self-starter, with strong ability to think creativity and conduct research to solve problems or find solutions;
- Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Capable of multi-tasking with strong attention to detail;
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to work on various projects;
- Fluent (written and spoken) English; (additional language skills a plus).
Nice to have
- additional language skills a plus
- demonstrated hands-on experimentation preferred
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.
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Sourcing, screening and conducting due diligence on European private equity secondary investments (both LP and GP-led transactions);
- Interact with management teams and fund managers to conduct in-depth asset and portfolio-level analysis;
- Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modelling/analysis on companies and assets across stages, industries and geographies;
- Preparation and presentation of due diligence materials and investment committee memos;
- Construct an opinion around various investment opportunities and efficiently communicate both verbally and in written materials; with the ability to defend your position in a team environment, including investment committee meetings;
- Support negotiation/coordination of deal closing/structuring process and post-close monitoring of existing investments; and
- Occasionally travel for onsite due diligence and to sponsor’s annual meetings to monitor investments.
- Stellar academic record (university and GPA);
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1-2 years of private equity, top-tier investment banking and/or consulting experience;
- Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modelling, analytical and valuation skills for purpose of evaluating investment opportunities;
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Strong sense of risk/reward trade-offs, and an ability to display sound investment judgement;
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Strong appetite for self-directed learning, particularly in AI/automation, with demonstrated hands-on experimentation preferred;
- Self-starter, with strong ability to think creativity and conduct research to solve problems or find solutions;
- Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing;
- Capable of multi-tasking with strong attention to detail;
- Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to work on various projects; and
- Fluent (written and spoken) English; (additional language skills a plus).
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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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