2026 Cybersecurity Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

79d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Cybersecurity Intern contributes to the ongoing development and advancement of the firm's cybersecurity and risk program. The Cybersecurity and Risk team is charged with upholding the confidentiality and integrity of firm data, systems, and facilities in compliance with organizational policies and standards. Members of this team are nimble and enjoy wearing multiple hats. A Cybersecurity Intern at GCM Grosvenor should expect to spend time investigating cybersecurity events and alerts, managing and maintaining security tools, partnering with other groups in technology to address vulnerabilities, and researching best practices around new technologies.

Requirements

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker
• Highly attentive to detail and accuracy at all levels
• Ability to adapt within a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions
• Must be capable of working well independently as well as in a collaborative environment
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Interest in cybersecurity and learning CIS Framework
• Interest in financial services and/or investment management a plus
• Studying Information Technology a plus
• Security certifications are a plus

Nice To Haves

• Interest in financial services and/or investment management
• Studying Information Technology
• Security certifications

Responsibilities

• Investigating, documenting, and reporting on information security events and alerts.
• Participate in key cybersecurity projects and overall implementation of CIS 18.
• Utilizing, managing, and maintaining common security toolset (Endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, vulnerability & threat management platform, intelligence platforms, SIEM, etc.) to identify issues and analyze compliance with existing policies and procedures.
• Monitor and report on the controls for the firm's information and technology systems.
• Partner with other teams in technology to mature and maintain security posture and controls.
• Manage and tune existing security infrastructure to automate threat alerting, ticket creation, intelligent anomaly detection, and metrics reporting.
• Document procedures, technical project requirements, diagrams and controls as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer sponsored retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other care/wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees