Early Careers Recruiter & Program Manager, Associate

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a high-performing Early Careers Recruiter & Program Manager to run a best-in-class campus recruiting process and build on our analyst & associate development platform. This role sits at the intersection of talent acquisition, program strategy, employer branding, and stakeholder management. You will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for undergraduate talent while also managing the execution of internship and analyst programs that deliver a differentiated candidate and employee experience. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments and brings a combination of recruiting expertise, operational rigor, relationship management, and strong project management capabilities. This role reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 3-6 years of experience in campus recruiting, early careers recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.
• Experience within financial services, investment banking, consulting, private equity, asset management, hedge funds, or other high-performance professional services environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex recruiting cycles simultaneously.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics and reporting.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
• Willingness to travel for campus events and recruiting activities.
• Strong executive presence and professionalism.
• High degree of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to build trust quickly with candidates, internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Commercial mindset and understanding of competitive talent markets.
• Passion for mentorship, talent development, and building high-performing teams.
• Collaborative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for internship and analyst programs across the firm, including investments, marketing, corporate groups, finance, technology, and business operations functions.
• Execute campus recruiting strategies at select universities and own the strategy and execution behind Handshake, our platform for posting and promoting roles.
• Manage candidate pipelines from sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Maintain our applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and embrace new features.
• Maintain a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle.
• Conduct candidate screening, behavioral interviews, and coordination with hiring teams.
• Partner with HR leadership and senior business leaders to understand hiring needs and advise on talent strategy.
• Track recruiting metrics, market trends, competitor activity, and candidate conversion data.
• Drive diversity recruiting initiatives and partnership programs.
• Coordinate and manage recruiting events including networking opportunities, information sessions, and office visits.
• Build strong relationships with select student organizations, faculty, and alumni networks.
• Co-manage summer internship and full-time analyst programs end-to-end.
• Lead analyst continuing education and associate development programs by designing and coordinating onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development programming for analysts and associates.
• Partner with business leaders to structure meaningful experiences and performance evaluation processes.
• Analyze participant feedback and recommend enhancements to program structure and experience.
• Coordinate cross-functional partnerships within HR verticals such as Learning & Development, Operations, Culture & Engagement.
• Ensure programs reflect the firm’s culture, performance expectations, and long-term talent strategy.
• Help position the firm as an employer of choice within financial services and alternative investments.
• Support recruiting marketing initiatives, social media content, branding materials, and candidate engagement campaigns.
• Benchmark against peer firms including leading investment banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations, candidate experience, and process efficiency.
• Participate in strategic talent projects, workforce planning initiatives, and recruiting technology enhancements.

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
• discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level