Investment Implementation Analyst

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Investment Implementation team within GCM Grosvenor’s Finance Department, the Analyst conducts day-to-day investment operations for GCM Grosvenor funds, focusing on implementing investments across asset classes such as hedge funds, credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The role liaises with internal departments—including Investments, Portfolio Management, Legal, Fund Finance, and Client Services—as well as external investment partners and their service providers. The position is based in the Chicago office and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday.

Requirements

• BA/BS in Finance or a related field, with outstanding academic credentials.
• 0–4 years of experience in asset management; investment operations experience is preferred.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including communication with clients and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to the quality and accuracy of work.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Initiative and ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Excellent work ethic and a high degree of professionalism.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to create and use AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and day-to-day operations.
• Self-motivation, collaboration, a proactive approach, and sound discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in asset management, preferably in an investment operations role.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams and external investment partners and service providers regarding investment decisions and related inquiries.
• Execute investment decisions of Portfolio Managers, Investment Committees, the Operations Committee, and clients by implementing subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers of interests.
• Prepare and distribute investment documentation, including subscription documents, co-investment documents, redemption notices, transfer agreements, and letters of direction.
• Manage incoming Anti-Money Laundering and KYC requests, ensuring complete and timely responses.
• Serve as a point of contact for inbound inquiries and requests from external investment partners and service providers.
• Triage, research, and respond accurately to internal and external requests within deadlines, coordinating with internal teams as needed.
• Negotiate and implement transactions with managers to effect fund modifications, restructures, transitions, and in-kind transfers.
• Review and analyze governing documentation for planned investments to understand investment terms and conditions and ensure proper tracking in databases.
• Prepare client reports and communications and implement customized client requirements.
• Review legal documentation for newly created GCM Grosvenor funds to identify and extract information needed to implement investments.
• Perform liquidity analysis on investments.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with internal trading policies and procedures.
• Design and implement controls and process improvements, working with IT to automate and leverage existing technology.
• Lead and participate in special and recurring projects and report results to senior management.
• Perform additional 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.
• Care and wellness programs.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on individual, team, and company performance.

What This Job Offers

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