GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments. The Portfolio Management Summer Intern will gain real-world experience in the alternative investment industry, focusing on constructing and monitoring portfolios while collaborating with various departments to support investment-related work.
Responsibilities
Construct forward-looking portfolio plans that allocate client capital to various hedge funds.
Use the Firm’s internal risk analytics to analyze portfolios of hedge funds and inform allocation decision making.
Draft portfolio-related correspondence to clients and create customized solutions for client requests as they arise.
Maintain knowledge base of underlying hedge funds and current investment themes.
Work closely with Business Development, Marketing and Legal to create proposed portfolio presentations for potential new business.
Test portfolio allocation plans to their respective objectives and constraints for compliance.
Participate in weekly department meetings.
Complete a case study project related to the industry to present to the Portfolio Management and Risk Management teams.
Qualification
Required
Pursuing BA/BS with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field, set to graduate in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026, with superior academic performance.
Strong interest in and knowledge of the investment industry, particularly the alternative investment industry.
Superior written and verbal communication skills. The ability to articulate thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and staff through written correspondence, presentations and in meetings.
Must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with shifts in work flow priorities under tight time constraints.
Excellent work ethic, high degree of professionalism and integrity, and commitment to team in a goal-oriented environment.
Superior organization, critical decision making and problem solving skills with the demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish in a cross functional team environment.
Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product, and ability to balance that concern with deadlines.
Team player, self-starter, independent and critical thinker.
Flexible schedule which allows for certain late nights and weekends depending upon the work load.
The ability to recognize the requirements of confidentiality.
Highly proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred
Applicable coursework or previous internship in the field of investments or financial markets beneficial but not required.
Comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness
Retirement planning
Diversity and inclusion
GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
