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Junior Analyst - AI Solutions, R&D & Coding

StepStone Group
Location
La Jolla
Posted
12 days ago
Department
DATS
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science) or related field
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience (e.g., internships, research, coding projects)
  • Foundational proficiency in Python
  • Familiarity with Excel, Microsoft Apps, and Git
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
  • Solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Nice to have
  • Coursework or project experience in machine learning, statistics, or data modelling
  • Prior internship or project experience in finance, consulting or data analytics
  • Basic understanding of private markets (private equity, infrastructure, secondaries) and investment terminology
What the job really is

As a Junior Analyst on the AI Initiatives team, you will focus on developing, testing, and operationalizing AI-driven data pipelines for portfolio monitoring and analytics in private markets. Your role will involve model validation, data structuring, backtesting, and collaborating with engineering to integrate AI features into internal tools. This position is suited for someone eager to engage in hands-on data work and learn about AI applications in investing.

Benefits
  • Pay Rate: $29.00/Hour
Things to weigh
  • No specific benefits listed beyond pay rate
  • Role may involve working with legacy data
  • Position is described as early-career, which may imply limited advancement opportunities initially
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