Summary
GCM Grosvenor is seeking an Associate to join its growing Direct Infrastructure Investments team in New York.
The team invests directly in middle-market infrastructure businesses and projects across North America, partnering with management teams to build high-quality essential infrastructure companies. Associates receive broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle – origination, value creation, and harvesting – working alongside a collaborative team with significant responsibility from day one.
The Direct Infrastructure strategy recently closed its second flagship fund and continues to experience strong fundraising momentum, positioning the platform for continued growth.
Investment Focus
The team invests across a diversified infrastructure mandate, including:
- Transportation & Logistics
- Power, Utilities
- Energy Midstream
- Waste, Water, & Environmental Services
- Digital Infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Evaluate new investment opportunities through detailed financial analysis, commercial diligence, and industry research
- Build and maintain complex financial models, including operating models, valuation analyses, LBO models, and return scenarios
- Support all aspects of transaction execution, including due diligence, financing, negotiations, and documentation
- Conduct market research and develop investment theses across infrastructure subsectors
- Monitor portfolio company performance and support value creation initiatives
- Prepare investment committee materials and presentations for senior investment professionals
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, or a related investment role
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
- Transaction experience involving M&A, project finance, leveraged finance, or infrastructure investments
- Demonstrated interest in infrastructure investing
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Highly motivated with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
- Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record
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, they will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.
