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    Junior Analyst - AI Solutions, R&D & Coding

    La Jolla, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time0–2 yrs experience$29 / hourPosted 3w ago
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    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.

    Position Overview
    As a Junior Analyst on the AI Initiatives team, you will support the development, testing, and operationalization of AI-driven data pipelines that enhance portfolio monitoring and private-markets analytics. This is an early-career role ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on data work, problem-solving, and learning how AI can be applied in private-markets investing. You will be instrumental in the analytical core of the team, ensuring our AI/ML models are accurate, efficient, and deliver maximum insight

    Key Responsibilities

    • Model Validation and Performance Tuning: Assist in running, analyzing, and improving the performance of existing AI/ML pipelines
    • Assist in complex data structuring challenges by applying cleaning and transformation techniques across heterogeneous inputs, including large-scale database extracts (SQL), proprietary documents, and legacy data in Excel, to ensure maximum data integrity for AI initiatives
    • Backtesting and Scenario Analysis: Design and execute backtests and scenario analyses based on senior team hypotheses to stress-test model robustness and quantify potential investment impactIntegration Testing & Requirement Definition: Collaborate closely with the engineering team by testing the integration of model outputs into internal tools. Document specific data and format requirements necessary for operationalizing new AI features
    • Process Automation and Efficiency: Actively seek opportunities to streamline workflow efficiency and reduce latency in the AI pipeline, taking the lead on automating key analytical and reporting components
    • Advanced Data Sourcing (SQL): Write sophisticated SQL queries to extract

    Qualifications

    • 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, ability to critically check work, and commitment to data integrity
    • Solid written and verbal communication skills; comfortable translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
    • Proactive, curious, collaborative mindset; ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and support team goals
    • Willingness to learn and grow, asking questions and taking ownership of tasks

    Nice-to-Have Skills

    • 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

    Pay Rate: $29.00/Hour

    The salary range 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 range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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    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.

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    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. 

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