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StepStone Group · 21 hours ago

2026 AI Initiatives PhD Internship

positionLa Jolla
timeInternship
remoteHybrid
seniorityIntern
money$30/hr - $35/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Winter

StepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and data-driven insights. They are seeking highly analytical and technically skilled interns to join the AI Initiative team, focusing on developing AI/ML solutions to enhance investment research and portfolio analytics.

BankingFinancial ServicesFinTechReal Estate InvestmentVenture Capital
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Responsibilities

Develop and optimize financial models using Python, R, or VBA
Apply AI/ML techniques such as metadata extraction, vector length optimization, and retrieval optimization to enhance investment research
Analyze large financial datasets and apply statistical modeling techniques to identify market trends
Support quantitative research on investment performance, risk analysis, and portfolio construction
Document technical findings and communicate insights to internal teams

Qualification

PythonAI/ML techniquesQuantitative modelingRVBALarge datasetsOpen to feedbackIntellectual curiositySQLPower BICloud computingProblem-solvingTeam-orientedAdaptable

Required

Pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics, Physics, Econometrics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Strong coding experience (Python, R, VBA), with demonstrated ability to work with large datasets
Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented, hands-on approach to work
Team-oriented and adaptable—able to balance independent work with collaborative projects
Open to feedback and continuous improvement, with a strong intellectual curiosity
Willingness to contribute at all levels—whether tackling complex modeling or assisting with data prep, no task is too small

Preferred

Experience or coursework in AI/ML (LLMs, NLP, data retrieval, vector embeddings) is highly preferred
Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or cloud computing is a plus

Company

StepStone Group

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StepStone Group provides investors with customized portfolios that integrate primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.
dateFounded in 2007
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.stepstonegroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (9)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$205M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Secondary· $205M
2020-09-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Scott Hart
Chief Executive Officer
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Andy Jones
Senior Managing Director
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