Roger Peterson

Global Head of Total Rewards & Human Resources Operations

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Mr. Peterson is a member of the human resources team leading the firm’s worldwide compensation, benefits, and human resources operations programs while partnering with senior leadership to build scalable, data‑driven people practices that support growth across regions.

Mr. Peterson brings deep cross‑functional experience at the intersection of HR and finance. Prior to joining StepStone, he spent nearly a decade at Guggenheim Partners, serving as Managing Director, Global Head of Total Rewards and Co‑Head of Human Resources Strategic Operations after earlier leadership roles in compensation. He previously held finance roles at Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank and began his career at PwC.

Mr. Peterson earned an MBA in Finance from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Fordham. Mr. Peterson has also earned the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credential from WorldatWork. Based in the New York area, he is known for driving operational excellence and building high‑impact, employee‑centric programs.