IT Product & Strategy Summer Intern

Summary

GCM Grosvenor is hiring a Business Analyst (BA) Intern in the Technology Product & Strategy department of a dynamic alternative investment management firm. The BA will work closely with the Product Manager, vendors, and engineering teams to deliver technology solutions that:

• Drive efficiency in our business operations and investment decision-making
• Enhance employee experience and engagement via emerging technologies
• Facilitate end-to-end client interaction the firm from sales through reporting
• Facilitate client interaction with our business development/investments teams

The BA ensures that solutions maintain alignment with strategic product goals and deliver intended business value. Additionally, the BA is responsible for project management activities for their team(s).

Responsibilities

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

• Learn your aligned business domain and processes as a part of one of our execution teams.
• Translate discussions and ideas into actionable business requirements and solutioning artifacts.
• Re-envision and automate business processes to enable GCM to scale and mitigate risk.
• Partner with engineering teams to deliver business value with creative, technically-sound solutions.
• Active participation in Agile scrum team and related events.
• Create and maintain project plans to set milestones, identify dependencies and risks, and communicate progress.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors through implementation and rollout.
• Use data to tell stories and drive decision making.
• Advocate for the user community through understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and processes.

Education, skills and experience requirements

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

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Technology-focused discipline on track to graduate in December 2028 or Spring 2029.
• Passionate about asset management and investing.
• Effective communication and ability to synthesize complex concepts for various audiences.
• Data and detail-oriented decision-making with affinity for tinkering with data and reporting tools.
• Powerful analytical skillset and can motivate others to share your vision and enthusiasm.
• Adaptable, dependable, and dedicated to your products and team.
• Curiosity about AI and a willingness to use AI-enabled tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, to improve productivity, problem-solving, and day-to-day workflows.

Our culture

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.

Interns are not eligible for employee benefits like health insurance, paid time off, or 401(k) plans.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visas). 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.

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.

Chicago annual PAY range

$60,000—$65,000 USD

About the firm

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 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.

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