Junior Analyst - RFP AI at StepStone Group in New York

Summary: StepStone is a global private markets specialist delivering tailored investment solutions and data-driven insights. They are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Analyst to support the RFP team's content management and AI-enabled process improvement initiatives. Responsibilities: - Maintain and update the Responsive content library in partnership with SMEs to keep responses accurate, clear, and current - Track deadlines, follow up on outstanding content requests, and ensure timely completion of assigned updates - Work with structured data from internal dashboards and enterprise systems; reconcile inconsistencies and support routine reporting - Help coordinate data integrations between StepStone's proprietary systems and external RFP platforms, communicating requirements and flagging issues as they arise - Use generative AI tools (e.g., Claude, Microsoft Copilot) for research, drafting, and content optimization; craft and refine prompts to improve output quality - Assist in testing and deploying AI agents and low-code automation workflows (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio) - Explore emerging tools and identify opportunities for productivity gains across team workflows - Identify inefficiencies in content, data, or workflow processes and propose practical solutions - Contribute to SOPs, training materials, and project documentation for ongoing RFP technology initiatives Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in any field; business, information science, communications, finance, or economics are all relevant - 0–3 years of experience; internships and project work count - Strong attention to detail and written communication skills - Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) - Comfortable working with data, dashboards, and multiple information sources - Proactive communicator — able to manage deadlines and follow up with stakeholders without prompting Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with RFP platforms such as Responsive or Loopio - Familiarity with AI agent frameworks or low-code automation tools (Copilot Studio, Power Automate) - Basic coding skills in Python or JavaScript — helpful but not required - Background in financial services or asset management Required Skills: AI tools Claude, AI tools ChatGPT, AI tools Copilot, Data analysis, Dashboard usage, RFP platforms Responsive, RFP platforms Loopio, AI agent frameworks, Low-code automation tools Power Automate, Low-code automation tools Copilot Studio, Python, JavaScript, Financial services domain, Proactive communication