Investment Implementation & Operations Analyst

gcmgrosvenor; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GCM Grosvenor in Chicago is seeking an Analyhst to support day-to-day investment operations across asset classes with a focus on implementation of investments. The role collaborates with Investments, Portfolio Management, Legal, Fund Finance and Client Services, and external partners to coordinate duties.

This hybrid Chicago-based position requires in-office attendance Tuesday through Thursday and offers exposure to a broad range of investment activities and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or related field with outstanding academic credentials.
• 0-4 years of experience in asset management, preferably in an investment operations role.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, including with clients and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of work product.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal teams and external investment partners and service providers regarding investment decisions and related inquiries.
• Execute the investment decisions of Portfolio Managers, Investment Committees, the Operations Committee, and clients by implementing subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers of interests.
• Prepare and disseminate investment documentation (e.g., subscription documents, co-investment documents, redemption notices, transfer agreements, letters of direction).
• Manage incoming Anti-Money Laundering and KYC requests ensuring complete and timely responses.
• Serve as a point of contact for additional inbound inquiries and requests from external investment partners and service providers of the investments.
• Triage, research, and respond to all internal/external requests accurately and within deadlines, 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 the terms and conditions of the GCM Grosvenor Fund investment and ensure proper tracking in our databases.
• Prepare client reports and communications and implement customized client requirements.
• Review legal documentation for newly created GCM Grosvenor funds to identify and extract key information required for implementing 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.

Skills

Investment operations

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Finance

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCM Grosvenor in Chicago is seeking an Analyhst to support day-to-day investment operations across asset classes with a focus on implementation of investments. The role collaborates with Investments, Portfolio Management, Legal, Fund Finance and Client Services, and external partners to coordinate duties.

This hybrid Chicago-based position requires in-office attendance Tuesday through Thursday and offers exposure to a broad range of investment activities and process improvements.