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# 2027 Cybersecurity Summer Intern at GCM Grosvenor

- **Company:** GCM Grosvenor
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $70k–$75k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gcmgrosvenor/jobs/8035929003

## Job description

## SUMMARY

The Cybersecurity Governance, Risk Management & Compliance (GRC) Intern will contribute to strengthening the security posture of a growing alternative investments firm. This opportunity is ideal for a curious, analytical, and collaborative individual who enjoys solving problems, simplifying complex information, and learning how cybersecurity enables business success.

Working alongside the Cybersecurity & Risk team, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting governance initiatives, risk assessments, compliance activities, and security improvement projects. You'll help translate technical requirements into practical guidance, research emerging risks and regulations, and collaborate with technology and business teams to support meaningful risk reduction.

This 10-week summer internship is based in our Chicago office and follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance required Tuesday through Thursday.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cybersecurity Intern will support the Cybersecurity & Risk team through the following activities:

- Apply strong writing and analytical skills to review, update, and simplify cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
- Develop practical risk management skills by supporting security assessments, vendor reviews, client due diligence, audit evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
- Leverage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills to identify and implement AI-driven solutions that automate manual GRC oversight activities, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency.
- Research emerging cybersecurity risks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Strengthen critical thinking and communication skills by translating complex information into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Partner with technical and business teams to understand challenges, clarify requirements, and deliver meaningful process improvements while developing project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

## EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:

- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (grad date: Dec 2027 – Spring 2028)
- Minimum GPA: 3.5
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio
- Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinker
- Highly attentive to detail and accuracy at all levels
- Ability to adapt within a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to gather and analyze facts, draw conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions
- Must be capable of working well independently as well as in a collaborative environment
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- Interest in cybersecurity and learning CIS Framework
- Interest in financial services and/or investment management a plus
- Security certifications are a plus

At a Glance - GCM’s Cybersecurity & Risk Team

- Oversees the firm’s Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Change Management, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery programs
- Collaborates with technology teams and other departments to ensure security best practices are a consistent theme
- Utilizes Agile principles to prioritize and coordinate cybersecurity and risk initiatives
- A strong team culture inside and outside the office
- Adaptive to change and feedback from team members and firm employees

## CULTURE

We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.

Intern positions are classified as short-term roles and therefore are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or the 401(k) plan.

This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, or other employment-based visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants requiring future sponsorship for continued work authorization (for example, following F-1 OPT/CPT, or J-1 status) are not eligible.

Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's 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 package.

## CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE

$70,000—$75,000 USD

## ABOUT THE FIRM

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $97 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: [gcmgrosvenor.com](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com).

## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

## About GCM Grosvenor

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative investment management firm providing customized investment solutions across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return strategies.
- **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq ticker: GCMG)
- **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1971
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as Grosvenor Capital Management)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Alternative Investment Management, Asset Management, Financial Services
- Target customers: Institutional investors (pension funds, endowments, foundations), family offices, and individual investors
- Mission or purpose statement: To deliver innovative, tailored, and diversified investment solutions to clients globally, leveraging over 50 years of alternative investing expertise and an open-architecture platform.

## Products & Services
- **Private Equity**: Multi-manager portfolios, co-investments, and customized separate accounts across private equity strategies. ($19B AUM)
- **Infrastructure**: Direct and fund investments in infrastructure assets globally. ($7B AUM)
- **Real Estate**: Private real estate investment strategies and portfolios. ($27B AUM)
- **Credit**: Credit-focused alternative investment strategies. ($17B AUM)
- **Absolute Return Strategies**: Hedge fund portfolios and customized hedge fund solutions. ($33B AUM)

The firm operates on an open-architecture platform, providing access to strategies, sectors, and geographies worldwide.
*Source: [gcmgrosvenor.com](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/)*

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (ticker GCMG, at $91B AUM as of March 31, 2026, with total AUM across all strategies: $91B)
- **Key Metric**: $91B in assets under management (AUM) as of March 31, 2026, with $33B in Absolute Return, $27B in Real Estate, $19B in Private Equity, $17B in Credit, and $7B in Infrastructure.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Serves many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional and individual investors. Partners with clients globally across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.
- **Growth Signals**: 50+ years in business; global expansion with offices in Chicago, New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Toronto, Frankfurt, and Sydney (added Toronto, Frankfurt in 2021; Sydney in 2023). Listed on Nasdaq in 2014. Ranked #1 in the Major Employers category on Pensions & Investments’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management list.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Longevity & Track Record**: 50+ years in the alternative investment industry, providing deep expertise across all major alternative asset classes.
- **Open-Architecture Platform**: A multi-manager, multi-strategy approach allowing tailored, diversified solutions for clients – unlike single-manager funds.
- **Global Scale & Presence**: Teams in key financial markets worldwide (Chicago, New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, Toronto, Frankfurt, Sydney) enable access to opportunities globally.
- **Innovation Pioneer**: Among the first to deliver customized hedge fund portfolios (1996) and private equity multi-manager portfolios (1999).
- **Client-First Culture**: Deep relationships and flexible, tailored solutions for each client’s unique goals.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued global expansion and deepening of presence in key markets (recent additions: Toronto, Frankfurt, Sydney).
- Delivering tailored, innovative investment solutions across the full spectrum of alternative investments.
- Investing responsibly and aligning approach with client objectives for long-term results.
- Attracting and retaining top talent through a strong culture of belonging, professional development, and social impact.

## Why Work Here
- **Award-Winning Workplace**: Ranked #1 in the Major Employers category on Pensions & Investments’ 2025 Best Places to Work in Money Management list.
- **Culture of Belonging**: Emphasizes diverse perspectives, equity, and intention to drive innovation and collaboration. Employee Resource Groups are active.
- **Comprehensive Benefits**: Generous medical, dental, vision, disability insurance; monthly wellness subsidy; paid time off, paid volunteer day, and paid parental leave; retirement benefit plans; employee assistance programs.
- **Career Development**: Summer internship and full-time analyst programs for early careers; dedicated mentorship and comprehensive training. Experienced professionals have opportunities to contribute to the firm’s long-term success while advancing their own careers.
- **Social Impact**: A decades-long tradition of community support, using time, talent, and resources to make a meaningful difference.
- **Work/Office Policy**: Positions are listed across various offices (Chicago, New York, London). Hybrid/remote policy not explicitly stated for all roles but in-office presence is likely standard for investment and client-facing roles.
- **Notable Perks/Engineering Culture**: Technology team is growing (hiring for Senior Software Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, IT Service Desk Manager). The firm has a "strong technology focus" within a dynamic alternative investments firm.

## Sources
1. [GCM Grosvenor Website (Overview)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/)
2. [GCM Grosvenor Careers Page](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/careers/)
3. [GCM Grosvenor Who We Are](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/who-we-are/)
4. [GCM Grosvenor Open Positions (Greenhouse)](https://boards.greenhouse.io/gcmgrosvenor)
5. [GCM Grosvenor Job Application (Senior Software Engineer)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/job-application/?gh_jid=7685550003)
6. [GCM Grosvenor Job Application (Infrastructure Investments Analyst - London)](https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com/job-application/?gh_jid=7761842003)

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