2026 – 2027 Private Debt Fund Accounting Internship
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
March 27, 2026
The Team You'll Join
StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with $66B TCR as of 31/12/25. 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic Intern to join our private debt fund accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing communications, being part of the net asset value review of various funds that we manage, reviewing complex fee models as well as communicating actively with our various administrators. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a solid grasp of financial data, and a strong desire to thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Net Asset Value Reviews
- Review, validate, and interpret net asset value packages received from the administrator for accuracy and flag any issues to the senior team.
- Review fee models and be involved in understanding and reviewing various complex fee models for the various private debt funds.
Data Management
- Collect, upload, and maintain various private debt-related information in the internal database, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
Project Related Work
- Be involved in project-related work, connect between various teams, and take the lead in supporting teams on any ad hoc related tasks and projects.
Reporting and Documentation
- Generate and distribute team KPIs, team updates, and process documentation.
Mailbox Management and Task Handling
- Act as a point of contact for team communications, prioritizing and organizing emails.
What We're Looking For
- Must be able to work legally in Ireland without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028.
- Pursuing a university Degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Available to work in the Dublin office from September 2026 - August 2027.
- Interest in Private markets, particularly private debt, is an advantage.
- Strong interest in companies' balance sheets and income statements, including key metrics such as EBITDA, leverage ratios, and debt covenants.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data validation and financial modeling. Familiarity with database tools is an advantage.
- Keen attention to detail and a structured approach to data review and management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of corporate financial performance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts effectively.
- An interest in private debt markets and a willingness to expand knowledge in this area.
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 private debt.
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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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
March 27, 2026
The Team You'll Join
StepStone Private Debt (SPD) is a global private debt investor with $66B TCR as of 31/12/25. 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
We are seeking an enthusiastic Intern to join our private debt fund accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing communications, being part of the net asset value review of various funds that we manage, reviewing complex fee models as well as communicating actively with our various administrators. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, a solid grasp of financial data, and a strong desire to thrive in a dynamic, data-driven environment.
What You'll Do
Net Asset Value Reviews
- Review, validate, and interpret net asset value packages received from the administrator for accuracy and flag any issues to the senior team.
- Review fee models and be involved in understanding and reviewing various complex fee models for the various private debt funds.
Data Management
- Collect, upload, and maintain various private debt-related information in the internal database, ensuring data consistency and accuracy.
Project Related Work
- Be involved in project-related work, connect between various teams, and take the lead in supporting teams on any ad hoc related tasks and projects.
Reporting and Documentation
- Generate and distribute team KPIs, team updates, and process documentation.
Mailbox Management and Task Handling
- Act as a point of contact for team communications, prioritizing and organizing emails.
What We're Looking For
- Must be able to work legally in Ireland without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2027 through June 2028.
- Pursuing a university Degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Available to work in the Dublin office from September 2026 - August 2027.
- Interest in Private markets, particularly private debt, is an advantage.
- Strong interest in companies' balance sheets and income statements, including key metrics such as EBITDA, leverage ratios, and debt covenants.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data validation and financial modeling. Familiarity with database tools is an advantage.
- Keen attention to detail and a structured approach to data review and management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid understanding of corporate financial performance.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial concepts effectively.
- An interest in private debt markets and a willingness to expand knowledge in this area.
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 private debt.
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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