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. The team you’ll join StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with over $71B in AUM/AUA including $12B based on the latest Q2 firm figures. SPD covers the breadth of the private debt market and constructs bespoke portfolios on a primary, secondary and co-investment basis. SPD focuses on two areas of the market: performing and non-performing debt across the corporate, real estate, and infrastructure sectors. SPD is a subsidiary of the StepStone Group, a global private markets firm specializing in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Private Credit and Real Estate. About the role StepStone Private Debt is looking for a detailed-oriented individual who will directly support the Private Debt business development and product management activities. This Intern will interact and collaborate with senior professionals across various teams including research and investment, legal and compliance, monitoring and reporting, sales, among others, to present private debt’s service offerings and investment products to institutional investors and help fulfill client requests. The person should have a solid understanding of investments and private markets, strong project management and writing skills. Understanding of business development and capital raising processes is also desired. What you’ll do - Support for client service tasks, with aim to improve efficiency through AI integration / automation - Support for customer-oriented analysis, reporting and monitoring activities - Support in the optimization and development of marketing documents What we’re looking for - Pursuing a Master's degree or recently obtained in quantitative finance or similar field - Must be able to work full-time hours for at least 6-months in our Zurich office and start this September / October 2026 - Experience in AI integration, proficiency in large language models (e.g. Copilot) and prompt engineering is a plus - Highly motivated self-starter, with demonstrated history of taking initiative, being adaptive in a fast-changing environment, and working independently - Strong ability to multi-task and manage time in a detail-oriented environment - Strong cross-functional analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative. Ability to capture and formulate complex issues. - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Experience working with complex excel files, PowerBI and PowerPoint presentations - Follow up skills and acute attention to accuracy and detail are essential - Proficiency in English is a must (verbal and written) 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 internship is a great opportunity to gain practical experience and develop critical skills that will help you launch a successful career in private debt. #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

2026 Private Debt Product Management Intern

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