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StepStone Group · 1 day ago

2026 Venture Capital Summer Associate

Baltimore

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$100K/yr - $100K/yr

3+ years exp

StepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and advisory services. The Summer Associate role involves supporting the investment team in analyzing and researching potential and existing investments while gaining insights into the venture capital ecosystem through data-driven projects.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assisting with the sourcing and evaluation of potential venture funds, expansion stage start-up and secondary investment opportunities, for consideration by the Investment Committee

Monitoring a sub-set of the existing StepStone Group fund and company portfolio, reporting to the investment team on progress and projections, and preparing quarterly reports for our investors

Performing broad scale industry research and analysis to learn about and understand industry landscapes within our focus areas, and advising the broader investment team accordingly

Leading a team of analysts, maintaining responsibility for their workflow

Completing a Capstone project at the end of the internship, related to educating the firm on a specific sector or industry topic relevant to the Venture Capital market

Ad hoc projects as assigned

Qualification

Venture CapitalData AnalysisMBA ProgramIndustry ResearchEntrepreneurial MindsetProfessionalismAttention to DetailTeam LeadershipGrowth Mindset

Required

Enrolled in a full-time MBA program

Graduating anywhere from December 2026 through June 2027

Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future

An appreciation for our platform approach and the benefits it can provide our investors

A willingness to support all areas of our business, including our fund and direct investment strategies, both on a primary and secondary basis

Hard working self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who excels with little direction

People-first, with a personable and humble demeanor interested in supporting others

An executive presence with the confidence to state your opinion and advocate for it

Growth mindset and ability to project into the future to consider new technologies and how they may or may not be adopted by consumers and businesses

Preferred

3-5 years working in venture capital, private equity, finance, engineering, start-up operations, consulting or similar industry preferred, but not necessary