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Position Overview
The Investor Relations Senior Associate will serve as a product specialist for StepStone’s venture capital and growth equity funds. Core areas of focus include assisting existing and prospective clients with their due diligence processes, managing product knowledge initiatives, and supporting the production of marketing materials and investor communications for both new and existing StepStone venture capital and growth equity funds. The candidate must have a strong command of the venture capital and growth equity market, have a history of successfully responding to detailed investor inquiries and RFPs, as well as excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Responsibilities:
- Manage, monitor, and complete the workflow associated with client service – including formal and informal client requests
- Field product, portfolio, and venture capital/growth equity market-related questions from new and existing investors; coordinating appropriate responses, including preparation of bespoke written content and analysis as appropriate
- Work closely with senior Investment, Marketing and Investor Relations team members to support the coverage of investors and related fundraising efforts
- Liaise with the RFI/RFP team to answer detailed strategy questions and complete initial reviews of fund offering documents
- Support the production and content creation for StepStone’s annual investor conference
- Manage firm-wide product knowledge initiatives including the development of training modules and learning management systems for venture capital and growth equity
Basic Qualifications
- 4-6 years of prior investment, consulting, or investor relations experience with a specific focus on venture capital, growth equity or private equity. Completion of CFA and/or CAIA credential program preferred
- Demonstrated track record of effectively managing projects across multiple functions to respond to complex, time-sensitive requests
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Marketing or Communications preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Required Skills
- Strong organizational skills with an eye to attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of the venture capital, growth equity and private equity market
- Strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize multiple in-process deliverables at the same time
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal and external parties
- A highly-motivated self-starter with the ability to work both independently and within a team context
Salary Range: $97,750 - $135,000
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.
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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