Associate, Secondary Investments

InforCapital, partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams Street Partners in Chicago, IL seeks an Associate for its Secondary Investments team. You will develop cash flow models, investment theses, and risk analyses for secondary opportunities while conducting quantitative analysis and due diligence across private market transactions.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and 2–3 years in private equity or investment banking (M&A/LBO preferred). You will support deal selection, pricing analysis, and transaction documentation, and monitor

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university.
• 2–3 years in private equity or investment banking (M&A/LBO preferred).
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cash flow models, investment theses, and risk analyses.
• Conduct quantitative analysis and due diligence on private market transactions.
• Support deal selection, pricing analysis, and transaction documentation.
• Monitor existing investments and portfolio performance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Quantitative analysis

M&A/LBO

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

LocationChicago, United StatesCompensation$115,000 – $135,000 USD plus bonus and incentive compensation## About This Role**Adams Street Partners** seeks an Associate for its Secondary Investments team in Chicago, IL.**About Adams Street Partners**Adams Street Partners manages $65 billion in assets under management and is 100% employee-owned. The secondary investment team oversees $8 billion across multiple funds and has completed 300+ transactions.**Key Responsibilities**- Develop cash flow models, investment theses, and risk analyses for secondary opportunities- Conduct quantitative analysis and due diligence across private market transactions- Support deal selection, pricing analysis, and transaction documentation- Monitor existing investments and track portfolio performance**Requirements**- Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university- 2–3 years of private equity or investment banking experience (M&A/LBO preferred)- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and written communication skills- Self-directed and motivated with a team-oriented mindset**Compensation**$115,000 – $135,000 base salary plus bonus and long-term incentive compensation.