Contractor- Portfolio Management/Data Science

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

In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge AI technology to streamline processes, extract valuable insights from data, and create internal tools that empower both internal and external stakeholders. You will collaborate with Data Science, Research, and SPAR teams to acquire, clean, and understand available structured and unstructured data.

Essential Job Functions:

• Utilize your expertise in NLP/LLMs to develop and implement AI-powered solutions for portfolio management tasks.
• Partner with data scientists and portfolio managers to identify opportunities for AI integration.
• Ingest and analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data related to our portfolio.
• Extract key insights and generate reports that inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop internal tools using AI that simplify data navigation and retrieval from various databases.
• Stay current on the latest advancements in NLP/LLM technology and identify potential applications.
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project implementation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors, Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Econometrics or a related field.
• Proven experience working with Large Language Models (NLP/LLMs).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule
• High level of confidentiality

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of natural language processing (NLP) techniques.
• Experience in data analysis and manipulation.
• Familiarity with portfolio management concepts and practices (a plus).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong background in Python, R, and Excel. Expertise in Excel VBA, MySQL. Knowledge of Matlab is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail for maintaining code and data integrity.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to strong team collaboration.
• Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate.
• Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone.
• Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results.

Salary: $70/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.

About us

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

Join us

When you choose to work at StepStone, you'll find a group of professionals who are passionate about anticipating changes, solving problems and working together to make it all happen. Our integrated global team shares insights into how managers think and operate, as well as how they might perform.

StepStone offers a competitive compensation package including salary and incentive compensation for all full time hires, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits which include comprehensive healthcare, strong retirement plan, a mental health well-being program, paid time off, student loan repayment program for our US office locations, and several wellness initiatives.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

*At StepStone, diversity, equity and inclusion are an integral part of our culture. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups representing our dedication to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. *

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.

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