HireFT
Browse JobsHow it worksPricingAboutSuccess Stories
    Back to jobs
    ST

    StepStone Group

    Job Board

    2027 Real Estate Private Equity Advisory Summer Analyst

    Cleveland, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$65k / yearPosted 1mo ago
    All StepStone Group jobs

    Job description

    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.

    Application deadline: Rolling basis

    The team you’ll join

    StepStone Real Estate (SRE) boasts extensive knowledge and experience with $190B in AUA and $20B in AUM as of December 2025. SRE leverages the strengths of our investment and advisory teams, drawing on our deep market research and investment analysis to create compelling opportunities and tailored portfolios of fund investments, secondaries, and co-investments for institutional investors worldwide. The Investment Team invests discretionary capital through our flagship GP-led secondaries fund, SREP, and a number of separately managed accounts (SMAs). The advisory team offers a full suite of capabilities to serve institutional investors seeking access to the private real estate markets at scale through committing to funds.

    About the role

    StepStone is currently seeking undergraduate students graduating between December 2027 through June 2028 to join our Real Estate team as Summer Analysts. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to achieve valuable learning experience working across the Real Estate industry. Through analysis of opportunistic, value-add, core and credit funds, Summer Analysts gain exposure to a wide array of property types, markets and capital structures and become accustomed to a variety of real estate private equity funds and investment strategies.

    What you’ll do

    As a Summer Analyst, you’ll collaborate with the investment team to prepare and present recommendations to the Real Estate Investment Committee and our institutional investor clients.

    Key responsibilities

    • Underwrite and assess prospective fund manager materials to identify key value drivers and areas for deeper analysis
    • Conduct market research using public sources and proprietary databases to analyze macroeconomic trends across property types
    • Interpret financial analyses from fund managers, including track records, financial statements, and fund models
    • Participate in meetings with potential partners and fund managers, supporting all aspects of active investment and advisory due diligence
    • Support full-time staff on coverage responsibilities including asset and portfolio management of existing real estate portfolio and sourcing, and managing the inflow of investment opportunities

    What we’re looking for

    • Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
    • Must be willing to reside in Cleveland, Ohio
    • Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028
    • GPA of 3.5 or higher
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Demonstrable analytical capabilities, including strong quantitative/modeling skills
    • Collaborative mindset with a proactive and team-oriented approach
    • Enthusiastic interest in Real Estate

    Why join us?

    At StepStone, we foster a supportive and inclusive team culture where collaboration and learning are the core of what we do. Our collegial atmosphere encourages teamwork, mentorship, and professional development. This summer internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in Real Estate.

    Click here to learn more about the intern experience.

    Application deadline: Rolling basis

    Salary: $65,000 annually

    The salary is an estimate of pay for this position.  Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience.  The salary does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

    #LI-Hybrid

    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.

    Developing People at StepStone

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

    Open job posting
    ST

    About the company

    StepStone Group

    Totaljobs is a leading online job board in the UK dedicated to connecting job seekers with their ideal employment opportunities. As a major player in the UK’s job market, we had a key role in facilitating millions of job placements across various sectors and industries.  We are proud to be part of The Stepstone Group, a global expert in job-tech platforms. Being part of a global team allows us to leverage cutting-edge technology, data, and industry expertise to enhance our services and continuously innovate our technology to meet the needs of the job market. 

    View all StepStone Group jobs
    Industry
    Job Board
    Open roles
    151

    Interested in this role?

    Apply with HireFT

    Free to start — no card required.

    Your fit

    How well do you match?

    Sign in to see how your résumé lines up with this role.