Hybrid RFP & Marketing Communications Associate – Chicago

Adams Street Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Profit sharing

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Adams Street Partners, a global private markets investment manager, seeks a Marketing & Communications Associate to join the hybrid Chicago-based RFP team. You will produce executive-level responses, support broader firm communications, and collaborate with Marketing, Investor Relations, and senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer with strong business judgment, curiosity, and teamwork skills, with 2+ years of experience in investment services or related fields.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent writing

Attention to detail

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or finance focus preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Content management systems

Job description

Adams Street Partners, a global private markets investment manager, seeks a Marketing & Communications Associate to join the hybrid Chicago-based RFP team. You will produce executive-level responses, support broader firm communications, and collaborate with Marketing, Investor Relations, and senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional writer with strong business judgment, curiosity, and teamwork skills, with 2+ years of experience in investment services or related fields.