Analyst / Associate - Real Estate Investments

Analyst / Associate – Real Estate Investments

1-4 years of experience in real estate private equity/credit, investment banking, or related real estate finance field
BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or related field
Demonstrated track record of academic and professional success
Takes pride of ownership in work, and work ethic
Ability to represent the Firm credibly in written and interpersonal communications
Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
High proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Developing investment judgment and general understanding of risk/reward trade-offs
Flexibility to work within StepStone’s dynamic and entrepreneurial organization
Based in San Francisco, with availability to travel, primarily domestically

Participate in the underwriting and due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including financial analysis, market research, site visits, and document review
Perform financial modeling and sensitivity analysis related to investment opportunities
Prepare for and participate in meetings with managers and conduct on-going due diligence
Form an independent opinion about the attractiveness of a sector or investment opportunity
Construct an argument around an opinion and efficiently communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend position in a team environment, including Investment Committee meetings
Draft investment memorandums and presentations related to acquisition opportunities
Assist with asset management duties, including financial analysis and investor reporting for existing investments
Support the fundraising process, including creating fundraising presentation materials and coordinating historical fund- and asset-level performance analysis