Investment Implementation Analyst

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

6h • $80,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of GCM Grosvenor’s Investment Implementation team within the Finance Department, the Analyst conducts day-to-day investment operations for GCM Grosvenor funds, focusing on implementing investments across asset classes including hedge funds, credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. The role coordinates with internal departments such as Investments, Portfolio Management, Legal, Fund Finance, and Client Services, as well as external investment partners and their service providers.

The role is based in the Chicago office and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, proactive, and comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels while exercising discretion and judgment. The position may also perform additional related duties as assigned.

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 concern for quality and accuracy of work product.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage projects independently from start to finish.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Highest degree of 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 leverage AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and day-to-day operations.
• Self-motivation, collaboration, a proactive approach, and ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Asset management experience, 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 made by Portfolio Managers, Investment Committees, the Operations Committee, and clients by implementing subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers of interests.
• Prepare and disseminate 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 and within deadlines to internal and external requests, coordinating with internal teams as needed.
• Negotiate and implement transactions with managers to effect fund modifications, restructures, transitions, and transfers in-kind.
• Review and analyze governing documentation for planned investments to understand investment terms and conditions and ensure proper database tracking.
• Prepare client reports and communications and implement customized client requirements.
• Review legal documentation for newly created GCM Grosvenor funds to identify and extract information required 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, reporting results to senior management.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, for eligible employees.
• 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