Adams Street Partners

Associate, Marketing (RFP)

Adams Street Partners$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or finance focus preferred
  • Excellent writing skills - clear, concise, persuasive, adaptable to different audiences
  • Strong attention to detail with outstanding organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure
  • Collaborative team player with self-motivated professionals
  • Positive energy, intellectual curiosity, and sound judgment
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in investment management or financial services

Responsibilities

  • Operate effectively in a hybrid work environment
  • Collaborate with colleagues across global regions
  • Produce executive-level responses for RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and databases
  • Articulate investment capabilities and thought leadership clearly
  • Partner with experts and leaders to simplify complex investment concepts
  • Support a variety of strategic business communications
  • Maintain and enhance content within RFP and content management systems

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
  • Profit sharing and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Paid parental leave including adoption
  • Generous paid time off and commuter benefits
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • Access to additional voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Marketing & Communications 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

$100,000-$130,000 USD

About Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a private equity firm that invests in venture capital, buyout, and mezzanine debt transactions. The firm primarily invests in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors. Adams Street Partners was founded in 1972 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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