Fund Accountant, Strategic Investments Group

Summary

Working with our Strategic Investments Group Fund Finance team, the individual in this position will be responsible for performing fund accounting and analysis functions for investment partnerships and accounts managed by the Firm. As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as a third day in coordination with your manager.

The Strategic Investments Group is a multi-strategy investment team within GCM Grosvenor that invests across asset classes, liquidity profiles, and regions, leveraging the firm’s global, open-architecture platform.

Responsibilities

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:

• Review 3rd party valuation reports and assist in preparation of fund valuation materials
• Assist in preparation of financial statement audits and regulatory compliance reporting for the various partnerships and companies.
• Liaise between the Firm and underlying managers/administrators.
• Analyze internal and external data sources to create client deliverables.
• Responsible for the calculation and accurate reporting of underlying manager performance
• Perform the day-to-day accounting for investment partnerships and accounts managed by GCM Grosvenor.
• Assist in special projects as requested.
• Complete general accounting responsibilities.
• Complete preparation and analytical review of weekly and monthly fund performance and investor reporting.
• Support investment and client service personnel on ad-hoc requests.

Education, Skills And Experience Requirements

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

• Experience with spreadsheets, general ledger and portfolio software required.
• Sound judgement and logical reasoning.
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to exercise excellent judgment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of flexibility, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Technical proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to balance multiple concurrent tasks.
• 2 – 5 years of experience working for a hedge fund, private equity fund, financial services firm or top-tier accounting firm, with specialization in investment partnerships, prime brokerage, credit investing, or private equity.
• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance with outstanding academic credentials; applicable coursework or internship in the field of investments or financial markets.
• Accounting experience in trading securities, derivatives, and partnership accounting preferred.
• Exposure to financial reporting, auditing and tax.

Who We Are

GCM Grosvenor (NASDAQ: GCMG) is a global alternatives investment firm with approximately $65 billion in assets under management in private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, absolute return strategies, and multi-asset class opportunistic investments. We have specialized in alternatives since 1971, and we are dedicated to unlocking value for our clients by leveraging our cross-asset class and flexible investment platform.

Our experienced team of approximately 500 professionals from diverse backgrounds serves a global client base of institutional and high net worth investors. GCM Grosvenor is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Sydney.

CULTURE

In terms of cultural fit, a successful candidate will be self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart, and productive colleagues. They will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence, operate with a high level of professional maturity 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 ability to exercise discretion and judgement.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

A diverse, engaged team is critical to our ability to successfully create and deliver value to our clients. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse professionals can thrive professionally, and we are dedicated to training, retaining and promoting minorities, women, LGBTQ employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities. 61% of GCM Grosvenor employees and 33% of executive management are women and/or ethnically diverse individuals. In addition, we seek to drive a more diverse, inclusive industry through our partnership with diverse professionals organizations and by consciously working with subcontractors and vendors that are certified as minority-, women-, or persons with disabilities-owned businesses.

About The Firm

GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $74 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 50 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 530 professionals serving a global client base. We are proud to offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion.

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.

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