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November 7, 2026
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2027 Fund Accounting Summer Intern

Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
Intern
GCM Grosvenor is hiring a summer intern to perform fund accounting functions for partnerships and accounts managed by the firm. The role supports fund accounting, investment valuation, cash reconciliation, performance reporting, and coordination with service providers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the accounting ledgers for fund-of-hedge funds and related investment vehicles
  • Review monthly investment valuations utilizing practical expedient
  • Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to outsourced service providers
  • Reconcile cash balances for current and expected cash flows
  • Liaison between the Firm and underlying managers/administrators
  • Weekly and monthly calculation and reporting of fund performance
  • Effectively work with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, etc
  • Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests
  • General accounting responsibilities
  • Assist in special projects as requested

Qualification

Required

  • Pursuing a BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets
  • Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax
  • Demonstrated team player; self-starter; independent thinker; excellent judgment
  • Positive mind set with an eagerness to learn and desire to build and improve process
  • Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Curiosity about AI and a willingness to use AI-enabled tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, to improve producitvity, problem-solving, and day-to-day workflows
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
  • Applicants requiring future sponsorship for continued work authorization (for example, following F-1 OPT/CPT, or J-1 status) are not eligible

Preferred

  • PC experience – advanced knowledge of MS Excel
  • Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance.
GCM Grosvenor is an investment management firm that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
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Founded in 1971
Chicago, Illinois, USA
501-1000 employees
https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/
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