GCM Grosvenor

Quant Risk Consultant


PayCompetitive
LocationChicago/Illinois
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 5311056003

      SUMMARY

      GCM Grosvenor’s Risk Management group seeks a Risk Consultant to help drive efficiency, discipline and consistency in portfolio, risk management and performance evaluation across investment activity globally by:

      • Defining and embedding unifying quantitative languages for alpha and risk throughout GCM investment processes.
      • Inserting independent authoritative expertise on alpha and risk quantification and risk factor interactions into GCM investment underwriting, sizing and portfolio monitoring.
      • Partnering with GCM Investment Committees to manage risk-reward, identify skill, and allocate resources for greatest impact on client results.

      As an onsite employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as a third day in coordination with your manager.

      RESPONSIBILITIES

      • Collaborate with the team to maximize investment edge arising from the processing, storage and synthesis of large amounts of structured and unstructured data collected throughout GCM investment processes;
      • Facilitate process improvements for investment teams leveraging data warehouse and automation
      • Upgrade reporting capabilities using newer technologies and data sets;
      • Enhance internal investment positioning and performance measurement, including investment process-related automation and reporting initiatives;
      • Assist with investor transparency needs and adhoc requests.
      • Collaborate closely on best practices across our technology ecosystem.

      EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

      • A Bachelors and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent technical skills.
      • 5 - 10 years’ experience in risk and/or financial technology role(s) requiring commercial problem solving and the application of technology in finance.
      • Solid programming skills, preferably in Python.
      • Interest in alternatives investment industry.
      • Initiative and ability to operate at a high level in a less structured, entrepreneurial team environment.
      • Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and commitment to quality;
      • The ability to articulate thoughts clearly and concisely in written correspondence, presentations, and meetings.
      • High degree of integrity and maturity.
      • A commitment to the highest ethical standards and to act with professionalism and integrity.
      • Appreciation for a start-up team mentality, where both routine and complex asks are tackled with equal gusto and a positive collaborative spirit.

      CULTURE

      We are not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. Welcome change. We are a culture of empowerment, accountability, high performance, and trust. Successful team members are self-motivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fast-paced environment. Individuals who thrive on this team enjoy being a part of an organization focused on excellence. We look for naturally collaborative individuals who enjoy interacting at all levels of the organization.

      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. Over 55% of GCM Grosvenor employees and 43% 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.

      EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

  • About the company

      GCM Grosvenor is a global investment and advisory firm headquartered in Chicago that specializes in hedge funds, private equity, real estate and infrastructure investments. It is one of the world’s largest independent alternative asset management firms.