SUMMARY

As a member of the Treasury team within Grosvenor’s Finance Department, the Intern will have exposure to conducting investment operations-related responsibilities pertaining to cash and liquidity management, portfolio hedging and counterparty risk management, as well as ensuring that the decisions of the appropriate governing bodies and committees are implemented appropriately.

RESPONSIBILITIES           

The intern will be involved in the following activities:

• Responsible for liquidity management of the GCM Grosvenor managed funds.  This includes cash forecasting, payment processing, FX exposure management, liquidity management reporting, temporary investments, etc.   
• Participate in FX exposure management through forecasting, pre-trade preparation, and settlement of foreign exchange transactions.
• Assist in the establishment and ongoing support of credit facilities.
• Assist in the management of banking relationships including bank account opening and ongoing maintenance.
• Support securities and derivatives trading activity.
• Participate in the management of counterparty risk by diversifying exposures to various counterparties, monitoring the financial health of counterparties, including credit ratings and CDS premiums, reviewing quarterly and annual financial reports and presenting trends to the CFO. 
• Implement, and execute policies and procedures to reduce operational risk and gain efficiencies. 
• Liaise between the firm and its external vendors including banks, administrators, and trading counterparties.
• Participate in cross-department working groups and special projects as required.
• Provide the highest level of client service to Grosvenor’s clients and internal stakeholders.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant major with a superior grade point average
• A prior focus in the asset management segment of the financial services industry is preferable, and particularly in the alternative investment sub-segment.
• Must have strong PC experience and be highly proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and SharePoint.  Experience with general ledger and portfolio software is desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of accounting and finance. 
• Capacity to work well in a fast paced, changing environment with a high level of flexibility.
• Excellent writing and listening skills with a proven ability to disseminate information effectively and articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and co-workers.
• Proven ability to take control and manage tasks independently to closure.
• Attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product (and ability to balance that concern with deadlines).
• High degree of integrity and the ability to recognize the requirements of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated self-starter, continuous learner and independent thinker who is able to work collaboratively with others.
• Well organized and must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a cross functional team environment.
• Commitment to excellent client service.
• Outstanding decision making and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

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.

Intern positions are classified as short-term roles and therefore are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or the 401(k) plan.

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.