2027 PE-Secondaries Investments Summer Intern

GCM Grosvenor
New York, New York, United StatesPosted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

SUMMARY

The ten-week Private Equity Summer Internship is designed to provide an introduction to the alternative investment industry. Interns will receive real-world experience that will foster professional development while complementing their studies. Interns will be exposed to senior management, be immersed in Grosvenor values, and will collaborate with the Investments team on live deals and projects. Summer Interns will work closely with the Private Equity team and will be aligned to the Private Equity – Secondaries vertical.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VERTICAL

The Private Equity Secondaries team pursues traditional LP-market deals (buying stakes of private equity funds from existing investors seeking liquidity) and GP-led deals (continuation funds, tender offers, etc.).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual will be involved in the following critical activities: Analyze and conduct due diligence on private equity fund opportunities. Assist with preparation and presentation of investment recommendations and due diligence findings to internal committees. Conduct industry research to support investment evaluation process. Support client relationship management efforts, including ongoing portfolio management and reporting. Support fundraising efforts for private equity separate account mandates and commingled funds. Use Capital IQ, Preqin, Burgiss, DealCloud and other financial research materials/databases as part of due diligence, research, and transaction advisory process. Support business intelligence projects, as necessary. Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following: Qualified candidates will be pursuing BA/BS with a concentration in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. Applicable coursework or previous internship in the field of investments or financial markets. Must be on track to graduate in either December 2027 or Spring 2028. Experience