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Finance Intern (Summer 2024)
Company: Life Fitness
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Life Fitness is offering a paid internship program in Finance for junior and senior year students. The program, running for three months, provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement. Interns will work on tasks such as month-end reporting, forecasting, data analytics, and project contributions. Requirements include a Finance-related degree, good academic standing, and strong communication skills. The company emphasizes its commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and employee growth.
Senior Equity Options Volatility Trader
Company: IMC Trading
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 21, 2024
The job posting describes a role at IMC, a leading trading firm, where the candidate will work as an equity options trader. The responsibilities include maximizing revenue by finding and capitalizing on short-term mispricing, working with research and quant teams, and having lots of responsibility and ownership early on. The ideal candidate has experience in equity options trading, an entrepreneurial mindset, and strong analytical skills.
Instructional Designer I
Company: Everspring
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 20, 2024
Everspring, a leading education technology provider, seeks an Instructional Designer I to join their Learning Design team in Chicago. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of experience in instructional design, a Master's degree, and expertise in course design principles. Responsibilities include designing and building online courses, managing projects, communicating with faculty, and providing ongoing support. Everspring offers a range of solutions, is committed to diversity, and provides competitive benefits.
Regional Leasing Specialist
Company: The Scion Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 20, 2024
The Scion Group is currently hiring for a Regional Leasing Specialist position based in their Chicago corporate office. The role involves driving leasing performance, achieving customer satisfaction and financial objectives, and managing sales strategies. The ideal candidate should have strong business acumen, analytical skills, and experience in the student housing or multi-family real estate industry. The position offers competitive benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, 401k matching, and learning reimbursement opportunities.
Investor Operations Reporting, Analyst
Company: GCM Grosvenor
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 17, 2024
<p><strong>SUMMARY<strong><p> <p>The Investor Operations Reporting Analyst will be part of a team that provides a superior level of service to our clients through various forms of communication This role requires strong project management and communication skills the ability to work in a dynamic group environment and solid data management capabilities<p> <p><br ><p><p>As an onsitehybrid employee you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well as a third day in coordination with your manager<p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES <strong> <p> <ul><li>Coordinate with departments throughout the firm to prepare and deliver recurring client deliverables<li> <li>Respond to client inquiries in a prompt manner utilizing both communication and analytical skills<li> <li>Identify and assist in opportunities to improve upon the teams processes<li> <li>Manage the investor experience through our proprietary client web portal<li> <li>Accurately complete and review client requests striving for zero error rate<li> <li>Assist in special projects and strategic initiatives as requested including i streamlining delivery of data and client reporting ii creating efficiencies while still maintaining a superior level of service to the investor<li> <li>Operate in a dynamic deadlinedriven environment<li> <li>Perform related duties as assigned<li> <ul><p><em> <em><p> <p><strong>EDUCATION SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS<strong><p> <ul><li>Bachelors Degree with a proven record of academic success<li> <li>Minimum of 25 years professional experience working in an operationally driven environment<li> <li>Financial industrypublic accounting experience is strongly preferred<li> <li>Knowledge of hedge funds private equity real estate andor infrastructure is preferred with a <strong>s<strong><strong>trong preference for private equity<strong><li> <li>A high attention to detail including solid proofreading skills is critical<li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with peers and management<li> <li>Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from inception to completion<li> <li>Demonstrated team player with ability to fulfill responsibilities independently<li> <li>Ability to multitask meet competing deadlines and balance priorities<li> <li>Exhibiting superior client service skills to include both internal and external clients<li> <li>Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy<li> <li>Technically proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word Experience with Salesforce and Tableau is preferred<li> <ul><p><br ><p><p>In terms of cultural fit the successful candidate will be selfmotivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful smart and successful colleagues He or she will enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence and will be a naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels Additionally he or she will be a strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment<p> <p><br ><br ><br ><p><p><strong>CULTURE<strong><p> <p>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 selfmotivated and energized by working alongside thoughtful and smart colleagues in a fastpaced 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 <p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>DIVERSITY EQUITY amp INCLUSION<strong><p> <p>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 andor 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 disabilitiesowned businesses<p> <p><br ><br ><br ><p><div> <p><strong>ABOUT THE FIRM<strong><p> <p><br ><p><p>GCM Grosvenor Nasdaq GCMG is a global alternative asset management solutions provider with approximately $77 billion in assets under management across private equity infrastructure real estate credit and absolute return investment strategies<p> <p><br ><p><p>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 <strong>gcmgrosvenorcom<strong><p> <p><br ><p><p><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MFDV<strong><p> <div>
Client Associate 2
Company: Epsilon
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 19, 2024
The Client Development Manager role at Epsilon involves growing a current book of business, identifying business needs, and presenting solutions to clients. The role requires 3-5 years of sales and marketing experience, strong business acumen, and proficiency in digital media and advertising. The individual will coordinate internal resources, negotiate contracts, and build relationships with key decision-makers within client organizations. Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, offers competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for career advancement.
Quantitative Trader - Equity Options
Company: IMC Trading
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 21, 2024
IMC, a leading trading firm, is seeking an experienced equity options trader with at least 3 years of experience. The role involves maximizing revenue through competitive trading strategies, improving options pricing, and collaborating with traders, quants, and developers. The ideal candidate should have strong academic results in mathematics, science, financial engineering, or computer science, and experience in computer programming. IMC is known for its advanced technology, world-class execution capabilities, and commitment to giving back.
Client Director
Company: Epsilon
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 19, 2024
The job description is looking for a client partner who can create win-win outcomes, use business acumen to uncover client needs, and build relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of professional sales and marketing experience, team management experience, and strong business and strategic planning acumen.
Senior Director/Director of Business Development, Biological Modeling
Company: Tempus AI
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Tempus, a company specializing in precision medicine, is seeking a Director/Senior Director of Business Development. The role involves expanding Tempus' footprint into pharma and biotech, selling and contracting new projects, interfacing with internal teams to develop novel 3D organoid models, and driving strategic thinking to create best-in-class organoid and functional genomics platforms. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of sales experience in NGS, oncology, or biomarker technologies, demonstrated expertise in tumor modeling, biomarker strategy, and oncology therapy development, and a history of meeting and exceeding sales targets. Preferred candidates will possess hands-on experience developing novel protocols, assays, and onboarding new screening technologies, and a BS/MS or PhD in Biology.
Strategic Investments, Associate
Company: GCM Grosvenor
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 21, 2024
The Strategic Investments Group, a leading opportunistic investment platform managing over $5bn in AUM, offers an Associate role involving all aspects of the investment process across hedge fund and private equity style investing. The Associate will analyze investment opportunities, build financial models, coordinate due diligence, and monitor investments. The role requires 1-2 years of investment banking experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and exceptional quantitative, financial modeling, and valuation skills. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, collaborative, and committed to a goal-oriented environment.
Marketing Intern (Summer 2024)
Company: Life Fitness
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 19, 2024
Life Fitness is offering a paid internship program in Marketing for enthusiastic and motivated individuals. The program, which runs for three months, provides hands-on experience and the opportunity to contribute to the company's mission. Interns will work on various tasks such as updating campaign recaps, monitoring paid media, assisting with creative briefs, and conducting research. The company values diversity and offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and potential for career advancement. Life Fitness emphasizes the importance of integrity, warning against phishing attempts and ensuring equal opportunity employment.
Senior Regional Leasing Team Lead
Company: The Scion Group
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted Mar 20, 2024
The Scion Group is currently hiring for a Senior Regional Leasing Team Lead position. The role involves driving leasing performance, mentoring a Regional Leasing Specialist, and achieving annual and long-term customer satisfaction and financial objectives. The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of experience in the Student Housing or Multi-family industry, strong analytical and strategic thinking, and proficiency with property management systems. The position is based in Chicago, with occasional travel required. The Scion Group LLC is committed to equal employment opportunities.