Seed Investments Analyst (New York or… at GCM Grosvenor · Utica-Rom…

Summary: GCM Grosvenor is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 billion in assets under management. The Analyst will support all aspects of direct private equity seeding and stakes transactions, including sourcing, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio management. 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 sectors - Actively 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 investors - Assist 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 basis Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics with outstanding academic credentials - 1 - 2 years of professional experience in private equity or investment banking - Outstanding verbal and written communications skills - Strong financial modeling skills with knowledge of leveraged buyouts and private equity transaction structures - 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 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 Required Skills: Financial modeling, Leveraged buyouts, Private equity transaction structures, Private equity, Investment banking, Quantitative skills, Analytical skills, Work under tight deadlines, Decision making, Project management, Goal orientation Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), Flexible spending accounts, Employer sponsored retirement plan, Paid time off, Parental leave, Short-term and long-term disability, Other care/wellness programs