Analyst / Associate, Infrastructure Private Equity / Responsible Investment 

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills – ability to create and/or modify sophisticated financial models, analyze financial statements and financial forecasts, prepare valuation bridges, run discounted cash flow analysis, comparable public companies, and create sensitivity/scenario analysis;
• Strong memo / presentation writing and preparation skills;
• Strong client interaction skills – ability to interact with clients and prepare advisory materials as required;
• Support investment teams on Responsible Investment, including engaging on ESG risks and opportunities during due diligence and developing and delivering training on key issues to colleagues;
• Develop RI-related materials, including customized presentations for investor meetings, RFP responses, ESG reporting, and legal documentation
• Ability to undertake research regarding, and diligence of, potential investment opportunities and sectors, including primary funds, secondaries, co-investments and direct investments;
• Ability to construct an argument around investment decisions and effectively communicate that argument both verbally and in written materials; be able to defend your position in a team environment, including in Investment Committee meetings;
• Monitor global ESG trends and emerging best practices (e.g., industry and regulatory updates etc.), providing insights to leadership and identifying and executing on enhancements to the firm’s ESG practices

• 2–5 years of experience in IB, project finance advisory, transaction services, or equivalent with some relevant experience in Responsible Investment (ESG)
• Relevant buyside and Responsible Investment experience at a FoF or GP would also be considered directly transferable
• Transaction experience — M&A, financings, or diligence processes with clear deal exposure
• Ability to produce high-quality (at or near native standard) written content in business English
• Second European language is preferred (French, German, Danish)
• Self-starter, eager to learn and desire to grow within the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global team environment with an ability to manage changing and competing priorities

• Flexibility – StepStone is a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization; all professionals are expected to perform multiple functions
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Evidence of ESG certification (e.g. CFA Sustainable Investing, IFRS / SASB FSA credential) is a plus, but not required

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