GCM Grosvenor is hiring a
Senior RFP/Alternative Investments Due Diligence Writer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Alternative Investments Due Diligence Writer at GCM Grosvenor, an asset management firm with approximately $79 billion in assets under management. The role involves developing proposals to win new business and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in RFP development for alternative investment or asset management firms.

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience working in RFP development for alternative investment or asset management firms. Knowledge of hedge funds, private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and/or real estate strongly preferred
• Superior technical investment acumen and the ability to think strategically and commercially about the positioning of investment capabilities
• Strong understanding of the institutional sales process and the role of RFP within
• Excellent writing, editing skills (writing samples will be required) and RFP-writing experience
• Excellent project management skills and judgement, including the ability to marshal resources, communicate and manage timelines and responsibilities to senior members of the firm
• A high attention to detail, including solid proofreading skills is critical
• Ability to understand and analyze financial data
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, meet competing deadlines, and effectively balance priorities
• Entrepreneurial approach to task management. Ability to take control and manage tasks or projects independently from start to end
• Demonstrated team player with proven ability to get results from senior management and communicate with peers
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with RFP databases and Salesforce is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• BA/BS degree in Finance, Economics, English or a related field

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Business Development and Investments teams to develop the approach and content strategy for RFP response to drive the goal of winning new business
• Coordinate responses to RFPs and Requests for Information (RFIs) from prospective and existing clients across our alternative investment platform
• Compile existing and previously approved responses, draft new responses, customize existing responses for applicability to the nuances of a given mandate and question, and coordinate input from various functional areas throughout the firm
• Partner with Fund Data and Analytics teams to source performance and data needs and analyze data to complete quantitative components of RFPs/RFIs and ensure data provided is accurate and applicable
• Oversee specific investment vertical RFP content library strategy, development, and maintenance, partnering with SMEs on approach
• Draft written responses to questions based on verbal direction or summary information from other departments to strategically position the firm and demonstrate how we can meet the investor’s needs
• Liaise with senior members of Business Development, Investments, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal to develop holistic and winning RFP responses on deadline
• Maintain and develop the Firm’s internal database of approved client responses
• Fulfill internal requests for information used for standard and ad hoc client reporting
• Conduct peer reviews and provide constructive feedback for RFPs
• Manage individual pipeline of RFPs while developing internal project timelines for stakeholders to ensure all deadlines are met
• Provide ongoing input regarding process and technology improvements

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness, retirement planning, and diversity and inclusion