2027 Business Development Operations Summer Analyst

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.

The team you’ll join

The Business Development (“BD”) team helps grow StepStone’s business by building relationships with current and prospective investors around the world. Working closely with teams across the firm, Business Development supports fundraising efforts, prepares client presentations and marketing materials, analyzes market trends, and helps communicate StepStone’s investment strategies and capabilities. This team offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to private markets, client engagement, sales strategy, and the business side of the investment industry.

Position Overview

This role supports StepStone’s local BD efforts by helping client-facing sales professionals. The BD Analyst/Intern will also support the Global BD team on an ad-hoc basis under the direction of the head of sales operations.

What you’ll do

Update and maintain data in the firm’s CRM system (Salesforce) on behalf of and in conjunction with the BD team

Produce various standardized or ad-hoc business development reports

Liaise with the firm’s Marketing and Communications Team in coordinating the logistics for conferences or events

Assist the local BD with scheduling meetings and maintain calendars as needed

Provide general support for the Global BD Team

Work on ad-hoc BD related projects

What we’re looking for

Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028

Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

GPA of 3.2 or above

Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities

Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to learn new concepts and apply them

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to be self-starter who can work independently

Application deadline: September 18, 2026

Click here to learn more about the intern experience.

Salary: $30 / hour

The salary is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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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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