Senior Analyst - Private Debt Investment Operations

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Position Overview

The Investment Operations Senior Analyst performing this role will be responsible for coordinating the settlement of private loan investments, managing capital calls, monitoring cash across multiple private debt investment funds, and supporting the day-to-day operations of fund partnership vehicles. The Investment Operations Senior Analyst will be in contact with professionals across the company and will work closely with team members in both in La Jolla and other StepStone offices.

Essential Job Functions

• Allocate loans to relevant investment funds in accordance with the Allocation Policy
• Treasury (cash management including capital calls, distributions, foreign exchange, and liquidity monitoring)
• Work closely with financial institutions, external loan managers, administrators, and custodians to coordinate transactions ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Monitor data quality, and ensure bookings are recorded in a timely manner
• Assist in ad-hoc report production
• Assist the team with day-to-day operations of private debt platform
• Perform other duties as requested or as responsibilities dictate
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• 1 – 4 years work experience and a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrates commitment, accuracy, and attention to detail, especially in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated with a passion for the industry
• Proven middle office/investment operations experience in an asset manager preferred, particularly with a focus on the closing of time sensitive transactions in collaboration with internal and external partners
• Prior exposure to treasury and cash management is preferred
• Experience with Private Debt asset class a plus
• Experience in fund accounting a plus
  
  

Other Desired Skills/Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Flexibility—StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team‐oriented attitude
• Effective communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
• Highly proficient in using Excel, Word, and other Microsoft office programs
• Takes initiative and ownership of responsibilities assigned
• Ability to prioritize activities while working on multiple projects and achieve target deadlines
• Must be able to work independently, but contribute in a team-oriented environment
  
  

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

The salary range 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 range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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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