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This role is part of StepStone's First STEP Program, our entry level early careers program designed ... The Private Equity Analyst will engage broadly in various areas of the private equity industry ...

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How much do entrylevel equity analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel equity analyst in the United States is $91,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Equity Analyst vs Entry-level Financial Analyst?

AspectEntrylevel Equity AnalystEntry-level Financial Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field; strong analytical skillsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; proficiency in Excel and financial modeling
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, analyzing stocks and market data, often in investment firms or asset management companiesFinancial data analysis, reporting, and forecasting in banks, corporations, or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageUsed mainly in investment management, hedge funds, and asset managementCommon across banking, corporate finance, and consulting sectors

While both roles require a finance-related degree and analytical skills, Entrylevel Equity Analysts focus specifically on stock research and market analysis within investment firms, whereas Entry-level Financial Analysts have a broader scope, including financial reporting and forecasting across various industries.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Equity Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,965 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

2027 Private Equity Analyst

StepStone Group

New York, NY • Hybrid

$112K/yr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Application deadline: Rolling basis

Note: This role is part of StepStone's First STEP Program, our entry level early careers program designed for graduating undergraduate students. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2027.

Position overview: 

The Private Equity Analyst will engage broadly in various areas of the private equity industry, including manager and fund diligence for StepStone's advisory practice, as well as diligence responsibilities for StepStone's asset management business lines (i.e., co-investment and secondaries practices).  

Essential job functions: 

  • Work in a team environment with other investment team members to source, screen, and conduct due diligence on selected private equity fund managers, co-investments, and secondaries 
  • Perform quantitative and qualitative research and financial modeling/analysis on companies and assets across industries and geographies 
  • Interact with fund managers/portfolio company management teams to conduct in-depth portfolio and asset-level underwriting and analysis 
  • Analyze PPMs, financial statements, and investment returns 
  • Conduct reference calls as a part of manager and asset due diligence 
  • Perform market research using publicly available information and proprietary databases to identify, quantify and analyze macroeconomic trends across a variety of industry sectors 
  • Prepare due diligence materials and Investment Committee memos 
  • Present recommendations to the investment team and the Firm's Investment Committee 
  • Monitor the performance of the Firm's existing investments  

Education and/or work experience requirements: 

  • Must be able to work legally in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future 
  • Undergraduate student graduating anywhere from December 2026 through June 2027 
  • GPA of 3.5 or higher 

 Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

  • Excellent quantitative skills, including financial modeling, analytical and valuation skills for purpose of evaluating investment opportunities 
  • Strong sense of risk/reward trade-offs, and an ability to display sound investment judgement 
  • Self-starter, with strong ability to think creatively and conduct research to find solutions 
  • Ability to communicate and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing 
  • Capable of multi-tasking with strong attention to detail 
  • Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude, with desire to work on various projects 
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel 

  • Fluent (written and spoken) English

Application deadline: Rolling basis 

Salary: $112,500 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.

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