Private Equity Investments - Secondaries Summer Intern                

SUMMARY

The ten-week Private Equity Summer Internship is designed to provide an introduction to the alternative investment industry. Interns will receive real-world experience that will foster professional development while complementing their studies. Interns will be exposed to senior management, be immersed in Grosvenor values, and will collaborate with the Investments team on live deals and projects.

Summer Interns will work closely with the Private Equity team and will be aligned to the Private Equity – Secondaries vertical.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VERTICAL

  • The Private Equity Secondaries team pursues traditional LP-market deals (buying stakes of private equity funds from existing investors seeking liquidity) and GP-led deals (continuation funds, tender offers, etc.).

 

RESPONSIBILITIES           

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

  • Analyze and conduct due diligence on private equity fund opportunities.
  • Assist with preparation and presentation of investment recommendations and due diligence findings to internal committees.
  • Conduct industry research to support investment evaluation process. 
  • Support client relationship management efforts, including ongoing portfolio management and reporting.
  • Support fundraising efforts for private equity separate account mandates and commingled funds.
  • Use Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud and other financial research materials/databases as part of due diligence, research, and transaction advisory process.
  • Support business intelligence projects, as necessary.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:

  • Qualified candidates will be pursuing BA/BS with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
  • Applicable coursework or previous internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
  • Must be on track to graduate in either December 2025 or Spring 2026.
  • Experience with spreadsheets and financial databases (Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud) helpful, but not required.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Outlook; Power Point).
  • Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the investment industry, particularly the alternative investment industry.
  • Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication skills, including an ability to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and staff through written correspondence, presentations and/or meetings.
  • Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities pertaining to workflow.
  • Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product.
  • Ability to multi-task and work effectively with other departments.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
  • Highest ethical standards and integrity.

In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart, and successful colleagues. He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

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ABOUT THE FIRM

 

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $80 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

 

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 53 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 550 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

 

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