About the role#
As a Treasury Summer Intern, you will join the Finance Department to support investment operations. You will gain exposure to cash and liquidity management, portfolio hedging, and counterparty risk management. This role involves implementing decisions from governing bodies and committees while supporting the firm's daily treasury functions.
What you'll do#
- Manage liquidity for GCM Grosvenor managed funds, including cash forecasting, payment processing, and temporary investments.
- Participate in FX exposure management through forecasting, pre-trade preparation, and transaction settlement.
- Assist with the establishment and support of credit facilities.
- Manage banking relationships, including opening and maintaining bank accounts.
- Support securities and derivatives trading activity.
- Monitor counterparty risk by reviewing financial health, credit ratings, and CDS premiums.
- Present financial trends to the CFO and review quarterly or annual reports.
- Implement policies to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
- Liaise with external vendors, banks, and administrators.
- Provide client service to internal stakeholders and external clients.
- Participate in cross-department working groups and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a superior GPA.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and SharePoint.
- Strong writing and listening skills with the ability to articulate thoughts clearly.
- Experience with general ledger or portfolio software is a plus.
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to manage tasks independently to closure.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a collaborative environment.
- Curiosity about AI and a willingness to use AI-enabled tools to improve workflows.
- Prior focus in the asset management or alternative investment industry is preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Chicago, Illinois.
- The term is for Summer 2027.
- This position is paid.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
About GCM Grosvenor
GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management firm. Founded in 1971, the company manages approximately 87 billion dollars in assets across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and credit strategies. It serves institutional and high net worth investors from its headquarters in Chicago and several international offices. The firm employs between 501 and 1,000 people.
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