About the role#
StepStone is seeking undergraduate students to join the Real Estate team as Summer Analysts. This role provides experience across the real estate industry, including opportunistic, value-add, core, and credit funds. You will gain exposure to diverse property types, markets, and capital structures while learning about various real estate private equity investment strategies.
What you'll do#
- Underwrite and assess prospective fund manager materials to identify value drivers.
- Conduct market research using public sources and proprietary databases to analyze macroeconomic trends.
- Interpret financial analyses from fund managers, such as track records, financial statements, and fund models.
- Participate in meetings with potential partners and fund managers to support due diligence.
- Support full-time staff with coverage responsibilities, including asset and portfolio management.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrable analytical and quantitative modeling skills.
- Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Hiring process: Rolling basis.
About StepStone Group
StepStone Group is a global private markets investment firm founded in 2007. The company provides customized investment solutions, advisory, and data services to clients. Its client base includes pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and endowments. The firm manages portfolios across private equity, infrastructure, private debt, and real estate asset classes. It is a public company based in New York with approximately 1,487 employees.
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