Early Careers Recruiter & Program Manager, Associate

<p><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a high-performing Early Careers Recruiter &amp; Program Manager to run a best-in-class campus recruiting process and build on our analyst &amp; associate development platform. This role sits at the intersection of talent acquisition, program strategy, employer branding, and stakeholder management.</p> <p>You will lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for undergraduate talent while also managing the execution of internship and analyst programs that deliver a differentiated candidate and employee experience. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments and brings a combination of recruiting expertise, operational rigor, relationship management, and strong project management capabilities.</p> <p>This role reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <p>The individual will be involved in the following critical activities:</p> <p><strong>Campus Recruiting &amp; Talent Acquisition</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead full-cycle recruiting for internship and analyst programs across the firm, including investments, marketing, corporate groups, finance, technology, and business operations functions.</li> <li>Execute campus recruiting strategies at select universities and own the strategy and execution behind Handshake, our platform for posting and promoting roles.</li> <li>Manage candidate pipelines from sourcing through offer acceptance.</li> <li>Maintain our applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and embrace new features.</li> <li>Maintain a high-touch candidate experience throughout the recruiting lifecycle.</li> <li>Conduct candidate screening, behavioral interviews, and coordination with hiring teams.</li> <li>Partner with HR leadership and senior business leaders to understand hiring needs and advise on talent strategy.</li> <li>Track recruiting metrics, market trends, competitor activity, and candidate conversion data.</li> <li>Drive diversity recruiting initiatives and partnership programs.</li> <li>Coordinate and manage recruiting events including networking opportunities, information sessions, and office visits.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with select student organizations, faculty, and alumni networks.</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Early Careers Program Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Co-manage summer internship and full-time analyst programs end-to-end.</li> <li>Lead analyst continuing education and associate development programs by designing and coordinating onboarding, training, mentorship, and professional development programming for analysts and associates.</li> <li>Partner with business leaders to structure meaningful experiences and performance evaluation processes.</li> <li>Analyze participant feedback and recommend enhancements to program structure and experience.</li> <li>Coordinate cross-functional partnerships within HR verticals such as Learning &amp; Development, Operations, Culture &amp; Engagement.</li> <li>Ensure programs reflect the firm’s culture, performance expectations, and long-term talent strategy.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Employer Branding &amp; Strategic Initiatives</strong></p> <ul> <li>Help position the firm as an employer of choice within financial services and alternative investments.</li> <li>Support recruiting marketing initiatives, social media content, branding materials, and candidate engagement campaigns.</li> <li>Benchmark against peer firms including leading investment banks, private equity firms, and hedge funds.</li> <li>Identify opportunities to improve recruiting operations, candidate experience, and process efficiency.</li> <li>Participate in strategic talent projects, workforce planning initiatives, and recruiting technology enhancements.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p>The ideal experience and critical competencies for the role include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree is required.</li> <li>3-6 years of experience in campus recruiting, early careers recruiting, talent acquisition, or program management.</li> <li>Experience within financial services, investment banking, consulting, private equity, asset management, hedge funds, or other high-performance professional services environments strongly preferred.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and complex recruiting cycles simultaneously.</li> <li>Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship management abilities.</li> <li>Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in fast-paced environments.</li> <li>Data-driven mindset with experience using recruiting metrics and reporting.</li> <li>Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.</li> <li>Willingness to travel for campus events and recruiting activities.</li> <li>Strong executive presence and professionalism.</li> <li>High degree of ownership and accountability.</li> <li>Ability to build trust quickly with candidates, internal stakeholders and senior leadership.</li> <li>Commercial mindset and understanding of competitive talent markets.</li> <li>Passion for mentorship, talent development, and building high-performing teams.</li> <li>Collaborative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach.</li> <li>Strong judgment and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's experience, skills, and qualifications for the role.&nbsp; Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on factors such as individual, team, and company performance as well as a comprehensive benefits package.</p></div><div class="title">CHICAGO ANNUAL PAY RANGE</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$85,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$105,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>ABOUT THE FIRM</strong></p> <p>GCM Grosvenor (Nasdaq: GCMG) is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $91 billion in assets under management across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and absolute return investment strategies.</p> <p>The firm has specialized in alternatives for more than 54 years and has a diverse, engaged team of approximately 560 professionals serving a global client base. Eligible employees can elect to participate in comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance), flexible spending accounts, and the employer sponsored retirement plan.&nbsp; Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, as well as other care/wellness programs.</p> <p>The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Toronto, London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Sydney. For more information, visit: <strong><a href="https://www.gcmgrosvenor.com">gcmgrosvenor.com</a>.</strong></p> <p><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V</strong></p></div>