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.
