2027 Venture Capital Summer Associate

About the role

Summer Associates will support the investment team in analyzing, monitoring, and researching both potential and existing fund and direct investments. Education is a significant component of the program, providing insight into the broader venture capital ecosystem through data-driven research projects and hands-on analysis of prospective investments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the sourcing and evaluation of potential venture funds, expansion stage start-up, and secondary investment opportunities for consideration by the Investment Committee.
• Monitor a subset of the existing StepStone Group fund and company portfolio, reporting on progress and projections, and preparing quarterly reports for investors.
• Perform broad-scale industry research and analysis to understand industry landscapes within focus areas and advise the investment team accordingly.
• Lead a team of analysts, maintaining responsibility for their workflow.
• Complete a Capstone project at the end of the internship, educating the firm on a specific sector or industry topic relevant to the Venture Capital market.
• Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Enrolled in a full-time MBA program, graduating in December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, finance, engineering, start-up operations, consulting, or a similar industry preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and high degree of professionalism.
• Dedication to building and maintaining relationships within the venture capital community.
• Appreciation for a platform approach and its benefits to investors.
• Willingness to support all areas of the business, including fund and direct investment strategies on both a primary and secondary basis.
• Hardworking self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who excels with minimal direction.
• People-first attitude with a personable and humble demeanor.
• Executive presence with the confidence to state and advocate for your opinion.
• Growth mindset and ability to project future trends, including new technologies and their potential adoption by consumers and businesses.

Pay

Salary: $100,000 (estimate; actual pay may vary based on location, education, skill, and experience).