Seed Investments Analyst at GCM Grosvenor

SUMMARYWorking as a member of the Sponsor Solutions and Elevate team focused on direct private equity seeding and stakes transactions the Analyst will be involved in supporting all aspects of investments including sourcing due diligence transaction execution and portfolio management. Open to Chicago and NYC based candidates.RESPONSIBILITIESThe individual will be involved in the following critical responsibilities:Evaluate and execute a broad range of investment opportunities (seeding staking co-investments) across all sectors of middle market private equity with a focus on industrials manufacturing services and consumer sectorsActively participate in all aspects of financial analysis valuation term sheet negotiation due diligence and drafting of investment committee memoranda.Build and continue to own complex fund- and single asset-level financial models for investment evaluation arranging debt financing and negotiating commercial and legal contracts for potential investments.Develop specific knowledge within North American middle market private equity seeding/stakes markets and be aware of market trends and business opportunities.Prepare investment memoranda and present recommendations along with due diligence findings to internal committees and clients.Participate in transaction execution including managing closing and funding logistics.Maintain involvement with investment portfolio companies including regular internal valuations assisting in the execution of financing transactions and monitoring investment performance.Prepare monthly portfolio performance and pipeline updates for investorsAssist with the tracking and prioritization of investment opportunities including maintaining the transaction pipeline.Support client relationship and fundraising efforts for the GP Solutions team and manage investor/prospect information requests.Assist with special projects (business development investor relations etc.) on an as-needed basisEDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSThe ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:Bachelors degree in Finance or Economics with outstanding academic credentials1 - 2 years of professional experience in private equity or investment bankingOutstanding verbal and written communications skillsStrong financial modeling skills with knowledge of leveraged buyouts and private equity transaction structuresExceptional critical thinking quantitative and analytical skillsSuperior organization decision making and problem-solving skillsOutstanding project management skills and the ability to work effectively in deal teams often on several transactions or potential opportunities simultaneously under tight deadlinesAbility to balance multiple concurrent projects and work both independently and as a productive member of project teamsDesire to work in a dynamic entrepreneurial organizationHigh degree of integrityDedicated work ethic and commitment to team and a goal-oriented environmentIt is expected that the annual base salary range for this position will be $100000- $110000. Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individuals experience skills and qualifications for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual team and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits packageABOUT THE FIRMGCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $87 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: .EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/VRequired Experience:IC Key Skills ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 110000