2027 Treasury Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As a member of Grosvenor’s Treasury team within the Finance Department, the intern will gain exposure to investment operations related to cash and liquidity management, portfolio hedging, and counterparty risk management. The role also supports appropriate implementation of decisions made by governing bodies and committees. The position is based in Chicago and is classified as a short-term internship. Interns are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or the 401(k) plan. Employer visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 billion in assets under management and approximately 560 professionals. The firm specializes in alternatives and serves clients globally.

Requirements

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant major, with a superior grade point average.
Strong PC experience and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and SharePoint.
Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of accounting and finance.
Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Excellent writing and listening skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and concisely to clients and coworkers.
Ability to manage tasks independently through completion.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy while balancing deadlines.
High integrity and ability to recognize confidentiality requirements.
Self-starter, continuous learner, and independent thinker who can collaborate with others.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a cross-functional team environment.
Commitment to excellent client service.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Curiosity about AI and willingness to use AI-enabled tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, to improve productivity, problem-solving, and workflows.
Self-motivated, collaborative team player who exercises discretion and judgment and enjoys working with colleagues at all levels.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future; applicants requiring future sponsorship, including after F-1 OPT/CPT or J-1 status, are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Prior focus on the asset management segment of financial services, particularly alternative investments.
Experience with general ledger and portfolio software.

Responsibilities

Manage liquidity for GCM Grosvenor-managed funds, including cash forecasting, payment processing, foreign-exchange exposure management, liquidity reporting, and temporary investments.
Participate in foreign-exchange exposure management through forecasting, pre-trade preparation, and settlement of foreign-exchange transactions.
Assist with establishing and providing ongoing support for credit facilities.
Assist in managing banking relationships, including opening and maintaining bank accounts.
Support securities and derivatives trading activity.
Help manage counterparty risk by diversifying exposures, monitoring counterparties’ financial health and credit indicators, reviewing quarterly and annual financial reports, and presenting trends to the CFO.
Implement and execute policies and procedures to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
Liaise with external vendors, including banks, administrators, and trading counterparties.
Participate in cross-department working groups and special projects as required.
Provide a high level of client service to clients and internal stakeholders.