Analyst, IT Service Desk; Campus

GCM Grosvenor is hiring an IT Service Desk Analyst in the Technology department of a dynamic alternative investment management firm. The team is first line of support for the firm’s users as it relates to enterprise hardware and software requests and issues. Beyond supporting GCM’s users, this team works on several end user technology, automation, and software projects. They also work very closely with our Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams on complex issues and requests.

The IT Service Desk Analyst will start by getting trained on GCM’s end user technology stack which includes namely Microsoft 365, Entra, Azure Active Directory, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 11, Active Directory, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Atlassian (Jira Service Desk, Confluence, Jira Software), Cisco Meraki and our GenAI productivity solutions (ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot). Once the IT Service Desk Analyst has the required foundational knowledge, they will begin supporting our users and their technology needs by handling tickets or calls.

They will also work alongside both the IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity teams on projects across various infrastructure technology domains that advance the firm, and its users forward and reinforce our security posture.

• Support end users seeking technical assistance over email, phone or in person as it relates to end user hardware (e.g., computers, phones, mobile phones, tablets, printers, etc.) as well as enterprise software solutions (e.g., Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, Foxit, SharePoint, Zoom, remote access, virtual desktop solutions, etc.).
• Provide end users with regular updates on their requests or issues.
• Order, configure and provision end user hardware and enterprise software and solutions (for new hires and existing staff).
• Provide information and training to end users as it relates to IT products and services managed by the Service Desk.
• Perform troubleshooting (in person or remote) through diagnostic techniques.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate technology teams if the S ervice D esk cannot handle.
• Assist and work on end user technology or automation project s by partnering with our engineers to perform analysis, research, design, documentation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Document self-service instructions for end users and knowledge base articles for the S ervice D esk team.
• Define, manage, and continuously improve processes related to end user support.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The ideal experience and competencies for the role include the following:

• Graduating with a B.A./B.S. degree in Spring 2026 with a concentration in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Analytics, or related field.
• E xperience supporting Microsoft OS and applications including Microsoft Office and Windows 1 1.
• Classroom knowledge with at least one programming or scripting language such as Power Shell (a big plus), Python, C#, JavaScript, etc.
• Demonstrated team player, self-starter, and independent thinke r.
• Superior customer service skills , interpersonal skills, and work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong interest in learning new technologies and helping users with technical issues and questions.
• The ability to articulate your thoughts in a clear and concise manner to both business users and IT staff through written correspondence, presentations and/or meetings.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 is a plus.
• Experience using AI solutions like ChatGPT Enterprise and Microsoft Copilot is a plus.
• Experience with Mac OS and Apple iOS is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The Technology department has adopted a cloud-first strategy with over 95% of our infrastructure residing in Azure and AWS. We are progressive in our embrace of new technology and are looking for team members who enjoy being on the cutting edge. The Infrastructure and Service Desk teams will continue driving our adoption of Microsoft 365 and other enterprise services to improve productivity and efficiency, drive more self-service…