Analyst

StepStone Group, a leading global private markets firm, is seeking an Analyst for a 16-week paid contract role within its Portfolio Analytics and Reporting team in Baltimore, Maryland. StepStone manages over $660 billion in total capital allocations and provides institutional investors with access to private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate investments globally.

The Analyst will support the Analytics Team with a range of data-driven tasks central to private market investment evaluation. Core responsibilities include constructing track record models for fund due diligence, processing secondary transaction models to evaluate investment opportunities, creating automation tools to improve team efficiency, classifying investment manager data within proprietary databases, and maintaining data integrity across systems. The role provides meaningful exposure to private market investment concepts and financial modeling at an institutional scale.

Candidates should hold or be pursuing a bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Information Systems, or a related field with a strong academic record. Essential technical skills include entry-level Excel proficiency and basic Python coding ability. MySQL database experience and Power BI familiarity are preferred qualifications. The role demands exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative working style.

This 16-week contract position pays $25 per hour and offers the potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance.