2025 Venture Capital – Growth Strategy Summer Analyst - StepStone Group
Baltimore, MD
About the Job
StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $169 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.
Position Overview
The Portfolio Impact Summer Analyst will work alongside the Portfolio Impact team to support our direct and underlying portfolio companies through strategic business and corporate development. The Portfolio Impact team spends considerable time engaging with the firm's portfolio companies to understand their priorities and builds a network relevant to their interests. The team then leverages this network to forge mutually beneficial connections for the firm's portfolio companies.
This unique role provides meaningful exposure to some of the top investors and operators within the venture capital asset class. Further, the Summer Analyst position is an excellent opportunity to gather perspective on the venture industry and learn about different facets of the business. Throughout the internship, participants will build skills that will be valuable in an investing, operating, or advisory context.
Essential Job Functions:
- Conduct market research and competitive analyses for portfolio companies: Gather and analyze industry data, identify key trends, and assess competitive landscapes to inform portfolio companies' strategic planning and decision-making.
- Assist in preparing portfolio company presentations and pitches: Help develop compelling presentations and pitches that effectively communicate the company's value proposition, market opportunity, and financial projections to potential investors and partners.
- Support portfolio company fundraising efforts: Assist in identifying and evaluating potential funding sources, preparing investor materials, and scheduling meetings with potential investors.
- Coordinate and manage portfolio company events: Help organize and execute networking events, workshops, and seminars for portfolio companies, facilitating connections with industry experts, potential customers, and partners.
- Assist in developing and implementing growth strategies for portfolio companies: Conduct research, analyze data, and provide recommendations to portfolio companies on strategies for expanding their market reach, increasing customer acquisition, and improving operational efficiency.
- Support internal team processes and suggest and implement improvements where applicable
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Current junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, math, or a business-related field
- Exposure to technology and/or venture capital strongly preferred
- Demonstrated track record of academic and professional success
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Willingness to go above and beyond to generate exceptional results for the team
- Compelling and charismatic communicator who is comfortable interfacing with senior executives
- Strong understanding of and interest in technology and venture ecosystem; pays close attention to technology trends and can articulate prospective long-term implications for the industry
Application deadline: October 18, 2025.
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About us
Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.
Join us
When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.
StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.
Disclaimer / Policy Statements
At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
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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