2024 Investment Risk Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor

Dec 14, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Banking & Finance
Chicago

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree, preferably with coursework in Finance, Economics, and/or Mathematics and a superior grade point average. Non-Computer Science major also acceptable where advanced programming experienced can be demonstrated.
Experience programming, preferably in Python, C# and/or R. Other acceptable languages include Ruby, Java, Matlab, and Hadoop.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks in Python, C# and/or R, pytest, NUnit, and/or test-that, within classroom projects or outside job experience is a strong plus.
Exposure to full testing lifecycle management and SDLC; namely Agile SDLC
Interest in and knowledge of the investment industry, particularly the alternative investment industry.
Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
The ability to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and staff through written correspondence, presentations and/or meetings.
Familiarity with Bloomberg or other capital markets industry tools is a plus.
The ability to take control and manage tasks independently to closure.
Attention to detail and concern for quality of final product (and ability to balance that concern with deadlines).
Excellent work ethic. High degree of integrity and the ability to recognize the requirements of confidentiality.
Team player, self-starter, and independent thinker.
The ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a cross functional team environment.
Outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with measuring and improving investment outcomes alongside investment professionals prosecuting a comprehensive range of alternative investment strategies including: primary and secondary investments in absolute return, private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds; GCM’s multi-PM equity hedge fund platform; private and public equity, credit and real asset co-investments; and other direct investments managed by our Strategic Investments Group.
Develop and utilize quantitative risk analytics and models for manager assessment and portfolio management
Use and enhance existing risk management applications that help identify risks in Grosvenor’s managed portfolios and approved hedge fund investments. Design and deliver new reporting used for risk and performance monitoring and analysis and investment skill assessment.
Perform monthly monitoring of Grosvenor’s managed portfolios and approved hedge fund investments for compliance with risk reporting triggers and guidelines.
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.
Track, analyze, and interpret trends in specific strategies, competitors/peers and related capital markets.
Assist with investor transparency needs and adhoc requests.

GCM Grosvenor

Guiding a vision for alternative investing since 1971

Finance

Industry

201-500

Employees

1971

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG) is a global alternatives investment firm with approximately $76 billion in assets under management in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, absolute return strategies, and multi-asset class opportunistic investments. The firm has specialized in alternatives since 1971, and is dedicated to unlocking value for clients by leveraging its cross-asset class and flexible investment platform. GCM Grosvenor’s experienced team of over 500 professionals from diverse backgrounds serves a global client base of institutional and high net worth investors. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Toronto, Hong Kong, and Seoul. In 2020, GCM Grosvenor was named among the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments.