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# 2027 Fund Accounting Summer Intern at GCM Grosvenor

- **Company:** GCM Grosvenor
- **Location:** Chicago, IL
- **Compensation:** $65k–$70k
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gcmgrosvenor/jobs/7989281003

## Job description

## SUMMARY

The summer intern will be responsible for performing certain fund accounting functions for partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

The summer intern will be involved in the following critical activities:

- Maintain the accounting ledgers for fund-of-hedge funds and related investment vehicles
- Review monthly investment valuations utilizing practical expedient
- Manage, monitor, and provide guidance to outsourced service providers
- Reconcile cash balances for current and expected cash flows
- Liaison between the Firm and underlying managers/administrators
- Weekly and monthly calculation and reporting of fund performance
- Effectively work with other teams throughout the firm, including tax, legal, treasury, client services, etc.
- Support investment and client relationship personnel on ad-hoc requests
- General accounting responsibilities
- Assist in special projects as requested

## EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

- Pursuing a BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets
- Knowledge of partnership accounting as well as exposure to financial reporting, auditing, and tax
- Demonstrated team player; self-starter; independent thinker; excellent judgment
- Positive mind set with an eagerness to learn and desire to build and improve process
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- PC experience – advanced knowledge of MS Excel preferred, however, not required
- Curiosity about AI and a willingness to use AI-enabled tools, such as Claude and ChatGPT, to improve producitvity, problem-solving, and day-to-day workflows

Interns are not eligible for employee benefits like health insurance, paid time off, or 401(k) plans.

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

$65,000—$70,000 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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