Adams Street Partners (“Adams Street”) is a global private markets investment manager that has $65 billion in assets under management. The firm is 100% employee-owned, which fosters a positive and unique culture of collaboration, intellectual rigor, integrity, and a commitment to professional development. For the eighth year in a row, Adams Street was named one of Pension & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2025.
Employees operate as a single global team, integrating the expertise of the firm’s investment professionals across five strategies: primary investments, secondary investments, growth equity, private credit, and co-investments. Adams Street is considered a private markets pioneer and was inducted into the Private Equity Hall of Fame in 2000.
The firm was founded more than 50 years ago, and clients include leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.
Adams Street has offices in Abu Dhabi, Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Menlo Park, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.
Marketing & Communications Analyst/Associate – RFP & Business Communications
Adams Street Partners is seeking a talented Marketing & Communications professional to join our global RFP team within the Marketing organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the continued growth of one of the world’s premier private markets investment managers by producing executive-level RFP responses while also contributing to a broader range of firmwide business communications.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer with strong business judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. While executive RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs will remain a core responsibility, this role will also support a variety of strategic communications initiatives, partnering closely with Marketing, Investor Relations, and senior stakeholders across the firm.
This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, with a flexible mix of remote and in-office work.
What You Will Do - Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment
- Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues across the US, Europe, and Asia
- Produce high-quality, executive-level responses for RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and consultant databases across all product lines
- Clearly articulate Adams Street’s investment capabilities, processes, performance, and thought leadership
- Partner with subject matter experts and senior leaders to translate complex investment concepts into clear, client-focused messaging
- Support a broader range of business communications, which may include:
- Internal communications
- Client-facing written content and marketing collateral
- Award submission and management
- Develop deep expertise in Adams Street’s private markets strategies and platform
- Ensure all written deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with the firm’s brand and quality standards
- Maintain and enhance content within Adams Street’s RFP and content management systems
- Respond professionally and efficiently to requests from prospects, consultants, clients, GPs, and internal stakeholders
Essential Qualities
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or finance focus preferred
- Excellent writing skills — clear, concise, persuasive, and adaptable to executive and client audiences
- Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational and project management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under deadline pressure
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with high-performing, self-motivated professionals
- Positive energy, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional setting; experience in investment management, private markets, consulting, investment banking, or financial services strongly preferred
- Knowledge of private markets is a plus but not required; intellectual agility and strong communication instincts are essential
- Experience with Salesforce and/or content management systems is a plus
We offer a competitive U.S. benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match; profit sharing; flexible spending accounts (FSA); and paid parental leave, including adoption. Employees also receive generous paid time off, commuter benefits, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and access to additional voluntary benefits.
Illinois Pay Transparency
$85,000—$110,000 USD
