Associate, Marketing (RFP) at Adams Street Partners in Chicago, Illinois, United States

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

Preferred

• Knowledge of private markets

Benefits

• 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.
• $100,000 - $130,000 USD