2026 Private Debt Intern

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate for this position is an entrepreneurial and detailed-oriented individual with strong communication skills. The candidate should be able to grasp complex situations in a short period of time, have good time management skills and demonstrate ability to prioritize the workload.

The position is an ideal entry point to gain broad experience in Private Debt and to develop into an asset class expert in different areas of the firm. The internship can be structured in a flexible way with the possibility to rotate between teams to get a broad exposure and benefit from a steep learning curve.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide support to various teams on business development, client servicing, and portfolio management as required. Assist in the preparation, updating, and optimisation of presentations, pitch decks, and marketing materials Coordinate and respond to internal and external information requests, including RfPs, DDQs, and client inquiries. Assist portfolio managers and team members with portfolio analysis, monitoring, and performance reviews. Contribute to the development and updating of internal and external communications and documentation.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and analyses across business functions (e.g., investments, operations, reporting).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent
• Highly motivated self-starter, with demonstrated history of taking initiative, being adaptive in a fast-changing environment, and working independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
• Strong work ethics and proactive approach towards resolving problems
• Fluent in English (verbal and written), German is a plus

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.