2027 Business Development Operations Summer Analyst

Business Development (BD) Analyst / Intern

StepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and data-driven insights to the world’s investors. The Business Development (BD) team helps grow StepStone’s business by building relationships with current and prospective investors worldwide.

Team You’ll Join

The BD team works closely with teams across the firm to support fundraising efforts, prepare client presentations and marketing materials, analyze market trends, and communicate StepStone’s investment strategies and capabilities. This role offers 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 standardized or ad-hoc business development reports
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications team to coordinate logistics for conferences or events
• Assist the local BD team 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 between December 2027 and June 2028
• Ability 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 a self-starter and work independently

Application Details

Application deadline: September 18, 2026

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Compensation & Work Location

Salary: $30/hour

Work model: #LI-Hybrid