GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments. They are seeking a 2026 ARS Research Summer Intern to provide an introduction to the alternative investment industry, involving real-world experience and professional development. The intern will focus on qualitative and quantitative analysis of investments and participate in various investment-related activities.
Responsibilities
Perform thorough qualitative and quantitative analysis of existing and potential investments in hedge fund managers across various strategies and regions.
Track, analyze, and interpret trends in specific strategies and the related capital markets.
Assess new investment strategies and monitor current conditions within existing strategies utilized by the firm.
Prepare internal and external market and investment commentary on a monthly basis.
Communicate (verbally and in writing) hedge fund manager and strategy-related issues to the Investments department and the Investment Committee.
Participate in the due diligence of potential new investments with hedge fund managers.
Participating in department meetings as well as strategy review meetings.
Complete a summer project related to the industry to present to the Investments department.
Qualification
Required
Juniors/third years, pursuing BA/BS with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field with superior academic performance.
Strong interest in and knowledge of the investment industry, particularly the alternative investment industry.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Must be flexible and adaptable with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with shifts in workflow 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 workload.
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.
