GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $86 billion in assets under management. The Valuation Summer Intern will assist with valuation functions related to reporting across the firm’s private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and other investment strategies, while supporting the periodic financial reporting valuation processes and conducting aggregate analyses on overall portfolios.
Responsibilities
Independent review of illiquid securities valuations on a quarterly basis across the entire capital structure including common equity, preferred equity, senior debt, mezzanine debt, and warrants.
Assist with the coordination, training, and direction of the investment professionals responsible for valuation preparation and preliminary concluded values.
Assist with the maintenance and support of the firm’s iLevel cloud-based valuation reporting solution.
Conduct aggregate analyses on the overall firm portfolios and assist with the preparation of valuation materials for presentation to the valuation committee.
Support the team function as a centralized resource and subject matter expert for valuation and related information across the firm.
Regularly interact with other groups at the firm including accounting, fund finance, performance reporting, investments, and others.
Help manage third-party valuation consultants who assist with the quarterly valuation process as well as work directly with third party valuation specialists.
Routinely handle confidential information and apply strict confidentiality and sensitivity in the dissemination of this information.
Perform various ad-hoc and strategic projects as assigned.
Qualification
Required
Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant major with a superior grade point average.
Must have strong PC experience; high proficiency in MS Excel and Power BI is preferred.
Capacity to work well in a fast paced, changing environment with a high level of flexibility.
Excellent writing and listening skills with a proven ability to disseminate information effectively and articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and co-workers.
Proven ability to take control and manage tasks independently to closure.
Attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product (and ability to balance that concern with deadlines).
High degree of integrity and the ability to recognize the requirements of confidentiality.
Demonstrated self-starter, continuous learner and independent thinker who is able to work collaboratively with others.
Well organized and must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a cross functional team environment.
Commitment to excellent client service.
Outstanding decision making and problem solving skills.
Preferred
A prior focus on the asset management segment of the financial services industry is preferred, particularly in the alternative investment sub-segment.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
Flexible spending accounts
Employer sponsored retirement plan
Paid time off
Parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability
Other care/wellness programs
GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
