SUMMARY
Working as a member of the Infrastructure Investments team, the Analyst will be involved in all aspects of fund and other investments within the infrastructure vertical, including due diligence, financial modeling, transaction execution and investment monitoring. The Analyst will cover a mix of primary funds, co-investments, and (largely single-asset / continuation fund) secondaries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The individual will participate in the following activities:
- Analyze and conduct due diligence on infrastructure 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.
- Use Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud and other financial research materials/databases as part of due diligence, research, and transaction advisory process.
- Maintain involvement with fund investments and portfolio companies, including regular internal valuations, evaluating business development opportunities and monitoring investment/fund performance.
- Assist with the tracking and prioritization of investment opportunities, including maintaining the transaction pipeline.
- Support fundraising efforts for the infrastructure team and manage investor information requests.
- Assist with special projects (business intelligence, business development, etc.) on an as-needed basis.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related degree with superior academic performance.
- 1-2 years of professional experience in private equity, asset management, investment banking or investment related role.
- 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 work flow.
- 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. The candidate 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, they will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
ABOUT THE FIRM
GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 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 54 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 560 professionals serving a global client base. Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), flexible spending accounts, and the employer sponsored retirement plan. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.
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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field with superior academic performance.
- 1-2 years professional experience in private equity, asset management, investment banking, or related investment role.
- Experience with financial databases (Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud) and spreadsheets.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the investment/alternative investment industry.
- Strong communication skills, including clear written and presentation abilities.
- Superior organization, decision making, problem solving, and initiative to manage tasks independently.
- Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy.
- Ability to multi-task and work effectively with other departments; collaborative team player.
- Highest ethical standards and integrity.
What We Do
GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG) is a global alternatives investment firm with approximately $71 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 approximately 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, Los Angeles, 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.
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