PE Co-Investments, Associate

SUMMARY

GCM Grosvenor is looking for a recent MBA graduate to join the Private Equity Co-Investments team as an Associate. The Associate will be involved in all aspects of private equity investments, including due diligence, transaction execution and investment monitoring.

RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Play an active role in investment transactions from start to finish, including screening opportunities, conducting due diligence and monitoring investments post-close.  Due diligence process includes understanding company business models, researching industry and competitive landscape, assessing sponsor fit, analyzing valuation, sensitizing company operating models, and reviewing all third-party diligence reports.
• Prepare investment memorandums along with due diligence findings to internal committees and clients.
• Think as a principal investor, converting market knowledge and due diligence findings into well-developed investment recommendations.
• Partner with legal counsel to review deal terms, negotiate and execute investment transactions.
• Coordinate operational due diligence workflow and facilitate closing process.
• Support client relationship management through providing periodic updates on company/portfolio performance and drafting investor communications.
• Support fundraising efforts for private equity separate account mandates and commingled funds.
• Build and modify models for investment program cash flow projection, fund cash flow and return analysis, and co-investment return and sensitivity analyses.
• Supervise junior analysts/interns by training them on investment analysis and internal processes.
• Assist with special projects (business development, investor relations, strategic initiatives, etc.) on an as-needed basis.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics with outstanding academic credentials; MBA highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in private equity, investment banking or consulting/advisory.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Exceptional critical thinking, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Superior organization, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Outstanding project management skills and the ability to work effectively in a deal teams, often on several transactions or potential opportunities simultaneously, under tight deadlines.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and work both independently and as a productive member of project teams.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organization.
• High degree of integrity.
• Dedicated work ethic and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment.

In terms of cultural fit, the successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues. The candidate will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels. Additionally, the candidate will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.

The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 54 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 560 professionals serving a global client base. Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), flexible spending accounts, and the employer sponsored retirement plan.  Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.

The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: gcmgrosvenor.com.

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