2027 ARS Portfolio Management Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPosted Sep 8, 2026
Finance / Investment Banking

About the role

Absolute Return/Hedge Fund Strategies (“ARS”) Investments Intern (Portfolio Management)

SUMMARY

The 10 week Summer Internship Program is designed to provide an introduction to the alternative investment industry. Interns receive real-world experience that will foster professional development while complementing their studies. Internships in the Investments department are geared towards rising seniors pursuing a career in the investment management industry.

ARS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT INTERN

The Portfolio Management department’s primary focus is to construct and monitor the customized and commingled portfolios the firm manages in our ARS group. The department constructs forward-looking allocation plans that align with GCM Grosvenor’s current investment views while ensuring compliance with each portfolio’s stated objectives and constraints. The Portfolio Management team works closely with other departments including our Research, Risk Management, and Operations teams on investments-related work. In addition, Portfolio Management works closely with our Business Development, Marketing and Legal groups to create portfolio proposals in pursuit of new business, and further develop existing business relationships. The role of a Portfolio Management Intern focuses in the areas of investments, client servicing and operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities: Construct forward-looking portfolio plans that allocate client capital to various hedge funds. Use the Firm’s internal risk analytics to analyze portfolios of hedge funds and inform allocation decision making. Draft portfolio-related correspondence to clients and create customized solutions for client requests as they arise. Maintain knowledge base of underlying hedge funds and current investment themes. Work closely with Business Development, Marketing and Legal to create proposed portfolio presentations for potential new business. Test portfolio allocation plans to the