Private Equity Secondaries — Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCM Grosvenor invites applications for the 2027 PE-Secondaries Investments Summer Intern position in New York, NY. The ten-week program offers exposure to the private equity secondaries market, live deals, and senior management interaction.

Interns will support the Private Equity team with due diligence, industry research, portfolio reporting, and fundraising activities while developing professional skills and a strong foundation in alternative investments.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will be pursuing BA/BS with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• Must be on track to graduate in either December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Experience with spreadsheets and financial databases (Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud) helpful, but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Outlook; Power Point).
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of the investment industry, particularly the alternative investment industry.
• Excellent work ethic and high degree of professionalism and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills, including an ability to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both clients and staff through written correspondence, presentations and/or meetings.
• Superior organization, decision making and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle changing priorities pertaining to workflow.
• Strong attention to detail and concern for quality and accuracy of final product.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively with other departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Highest ethical standards and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and conduct due diligence on private equity fund opportunities.
• Assist with preparation and presentation of investment recommendations and due diligence findings to internal committees.
• Conduct industry research to support investment evaluation process.
• Support client relationship management efforts, including ongoing portfolio management and reporting.
• Support fundraising efforts for private equity separate account mandates and commingled funds.
• Use Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud and other financial research materials/databases as part of due diligence, research, and transaction advisory process.
• Support business intelligence projects, as necessary.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Excel

Education

BA/BS in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Capital IQ

Preqin

Burgiss

DealCloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCM Grosvenor invites applications for the 2027 PE-Secondaries Investments Summer Intern position in New York, NY. The ten-week program offers exposure to the private equity secondaries market, live deals, and senior management interaction.

Interns will support the Private Equity team with due diligence, industry research, portfolio reporting, and fundraising activities while developing professional skills and a strong foundation in alternative investments.