Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly and quarterly valuation process for private market investments, including fund investments and equity and debt instruments
• Develop and review valuation models (DCF, comparable company/transaction analysis, option pricing models, etc.)
• Assess and document key valuation assumptions, including market inputs, company performance, and macroeconomic factors
• Prepare valuation memos and materials for internal committees, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Partner with investment teams to understand portfolio company performance and key value drivers
• Interface with external auditors and manage relationships and work-streams with third-party valuation firms
• Monitor industry trends, market data, and regulatory developments impacting valuation practices
• Contribute to the enhancement of valuation policies, procedures, and governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA and/or CFA will be viewed favorably
• 5–10 years of relevant experience at a Big 4 accounting firm, valuation advisory firm, or similar organization
• Strong experience valuing private market assets (private equity, venture capital, private credit)
• Deep understanding of valuation methodologies and financial modeling techniques
• Proven experience building and owning valuation processes
• Experience supporting audit processes and working with external auditors
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

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.

Overview:

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an Investment Professional with proven financial, analytical and interpersonal skills and an interest in the alternative investment sector, to be part of a premier global investment firm that provides investment services to institutional clients.  The individual selected for this position will be based in the firm’s Menlo Park, CA offices. They will be a part of a team managing a large portfolio of venture capital and buyout funds (limited partnerships) and will be responsible for supporting the team’s identification and management of a global portfolio of venture managers. In addition, this individual will work on due diligence for co-investments into category-leading growth-stage companies and venture capital secondaries.

Specifically, the individual will be involved with and responsible for:

Sourcing & Evaluation

• Meet with general partner groups to evaluate potential investment opportunities.
• Manage deal flow across global venture capital and buyout portfolio with a focus on venture capital funds.
• Conduct market research on investment sectors and themes.

Execution & Due Diligence

• Lead and conduct due diligence; identify key investment merits and considerations through qualitative and quantitative analysis, meetings with fund managers, strategy review, reference checks and on-site visits, etc.
• Perform due diligence on growth-stage co- investments.
• Prepare memoranda and participate in investment discussions with internal investment committee.
• Work with counsel to negotiate partnership terms and coordinate the closing process.
• Support construction and evaluation of fund portfolios.

Leadership

• Thought leadership on investment and industry trends.
• Help author internal and external research and thought pieces.
• Mentor and manage junior team members.

Monitoring

• Attend annual meetings.
• Review quarterly reports and related materials.
• Document compliance with investment guidelines.
• Monitor investment forward pipeline and allocation planning.

Business Support & Investor Relations

• Support the firm’s marketing efforts through new business presentations to potential clients and consultants.
• Market the firm’s capabilities to market participants to generate secondary and direct growth-stage deal flow.
• Support investor relationships for existing global venture mandates.
• Support firm initiatives as they relate to the firm’s business plans.
• Contribute positively to Adams Street’s culture and thought leadership.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded business professional with proven work experience investing and a record of success at a top institution focused on technology investments in primary (partnership) private investments and/or in secondaries and/or in direct investments. The candidate will be a highly motivated professional who sets and meets ambitious business and personal commitments with a demonstrated interest in building a career in venture capital investing.

In addition, the candidate will have:

• 6-8 years of investing analysis and due diligence experience. Prior fund experience is preferred, though not required, and broader investment experience will be considered.
• Experience investing in technology sector (via fund investments, co- investments , or secondaries).
• MBA or similar advanced degree is preferred but not required.
• A facility to elicit in an informed, challenging, and effective manner the critical variables that will determine an investment’s financial success or failure.
• Strong modeling, organizational and writing skills.
• Deep understanding of trends and issues in the private equity industry and venture sector, specifically technology, both U.S. and global.
• The ability to synthesize complex data in a clear manner.
• A professional presence coupled with relationship skills to interact effectively with clients, general partners and colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work independently while operating within a highly integrated global team context.
• A willingness to establish a position and confidence of convictions as it relates to investment decisions.
• Desire to build a career in venture capital investing required.
• Intellectual curiosity, demonstrated contribution to thought leadership, and forward thinking.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Maturity, a self-starter with a desire and ability to work in a global, fast-paced, collaborative, high-performing team environment while managing a wide range of responsibilities.

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.

Adams Street Partners is actively seeking an Associate to join the Investor Relations Team in London directly supporting the Wealth Sales and Fundraising Team. Reporting to the Director of Client Service and working alongside other Associates the position will provide a superior level of service to our prospective and existing investors across wealth channels (private banks, HNW platforms and family offices), by creating and coordinating effective communications and data. The Associate will engage with teams across Adams Street to support ongoing investor requests and coordinate wealth-related projects. Given Adams Street’s collaborative culture, this role requires exceptional organizational and client servicing skills, with the ability to successfully manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of Adams Street product offerings, industry trends, competitive landscape, and the universe of prospective clients across EMEA
• Create existing and prospective client presentations, market updates, and other types of client related communications
• Prepare and deliver customized client-facing materials in response to prospective and existing client requests
• Ensure the timely delivery of standard and customized data & reporting requests
• Support the team with marketing efforts including RFPs and due diligence materials
• Supporting the onboarding and subscription process and engagement with third parties & administrators where appropriate
• Support market and prospect research across the EMEA region to identify, track and manage new business opportunities and pipeline activity
• Serve as the point person for the Investor Portal (access to investor portal, data entry) and CRM (Salesforce, including updating client records, tracking opportunities and recording meeting notes)
• Collaborate with teams across the firm to ensure accurate and prompt follow-up to ad hoc projects
• Gather competitive intelligence and monitor industry events and trends.

Requirements:

We seek an individual who is self-disciplined, detail-oriented, demonstrates creative thinking and has the following characteristics:

• Experience in private markets, preferably in a client-facing role.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English. Additional European languages are welcome.
• 1-2+ years’ professional experience, ideally within wealth management or other client-facing roles
• Knowledge of HNW/UHNW investors and/or family offices preferred.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and prepare technical materials in a timely manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office Suite products (i.e. Excel, Powerpoint).
• A professional presence combined with exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with internal teams and external parties.
• Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Fluency with proprietary databases and software systems, including CRM database systems, ideally Salesforce.
• A highly-motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team context.
• Graduated from a top-tier undergraduate university, ideally with a business focus. CFA/CAIA preferred.

Overview

As a senior member of the PE Operations Team, the Vice President, Treasury Operations will play a key role in overseeing and executing critical treasury and fund transaction activities. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in wire processing, cash movements, and treasury operations, with responsibility for reviewing and approving transactions, enhancing controls, and driving process efficiencies across the platform.

This role is differentiated by a higher level of ownership, risk oversight, and project leadership, including mentoring junior team members and contributing to strategic operational initiatives.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review and approve cash wire and FX transactions (domestic and international), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal controls and security protocols
• Act as a subject matter expert in treasury operations, including wire setup, payment workflows, and banking relationships
• Oversee and enhance wire-related controls and procedures, proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks
• Partner with internal teams (Investment Accounting, Client Operations, Technology) to resolve complex cash and transaction issues
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects focused on process improvement, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities for automation and emerging technology (including AI-driven solutions) to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
• Interface with custodian banks, administrators, and external partners to resolve escalated issues and improve processes
• Oversee cash activity and support the resolution of complex reconciliation breaks
• Ensure adherence to all internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards
• Develop a deep understanding of Adams Street’s investment strategies and operational infrastructure to support ongoing enhancements
• Review and approve entries for both investment and investor transactions

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Undergraduate degree required
• 7+ years of relevant experience in treasury operations, cash management, or financial operations within financial services
• Experience with the Private Equity and/or Private Credit asset class
• Demonstrated experience with wire processing, approvals, and banking platforms, including both domestic and international payments
• Experience operating in a control-focused environment with strong risk awareness

Communication:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across teams and seniority levels
• Ability to clearly articulate issues, risks, and recommendations

Work Style:

• High degree of ownership and accountability, with the ability to operate independently and make informed decisions
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and drive process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex or ambiguous situations
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, controls, and continuous improvement
• Collaborative team player
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can prioritize workflow throughout the day managing changing deadlines

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with automation tools, data analysis, or AI-related technologies is a strong plus
• Deep familiarity with treasury management systems, banking portals, and wire workflows

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.

Adams Street Partners is seeking a Paralegal to join its growing Legal team. The Paralegal will be tasked with supporting activities related to private equity investments as well as closings of private equity fundraises.  This individual will also provide general support to the Legal team in a variety of fundraising, investing and compliance related activities.  He/she will work in the twenty-two-member Legal team, which oversees Adams Street’s global legal and compliance functions.

Role Description:

Specifically, this individual will be involved with:

• Preparing and maintaining various documents/instruments: investment approval documentation, private equity fund subscription documents, debt finance documents, closing lists, corporate charters, LLC/partnership formation documents, corporate resolutions, officer certificates, AML/KYC documentation, etc.
• Interacting with internal and external investment professionals, lawyers, bankers, accountants, investors and other professionals.
• Maintaining control of closing documentation and ensuring they conform to Adams Street’s guidelines.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of private equity fund formation, fundraising and investment documentation.
• Managing post-closing assembly/distribution of closing documents and closing volumes.
• Responding to investor and fund general partner requests in connection with closings and amendments as well as supplemental information requests.
• Maintaining and improving internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices.
• Participating in and assisting in the management of due diligence projects.
• Performing other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

We seek an individual who is self-disciplined and customer service oriented with the following characteristics:

• Undergraduate degree, ideally with a business administration or law focus, is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program is strongly desired.
• Two to three years paralegal or legal project assistant experience in corporate/transactional law practice setting with exposure to with private equity fund structures.
• Experience assisting with multiple closings preferably in private equity fundraising and investing, mergers and acquisitions, and/or debt finance.
• Managing and organizing transactional documentation, ideally in the areas of private equity fundraising and/or investments.
• Familiarity with global Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) laws and regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of and experience using document management systems, electronic data rooms, legal focused and general AI systems and MS Office suite required.
• Interest in staying abreast of industry trends, product knowledge and trends in marketing and investor relations.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to learn new and complex concepts.

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.

About the Portfolio Finance team

The Portfolio Finance team sits within the Adams Street Private Equity Operations team. The team focuses on deal funding, liquidity, and financing across Adams Street’s Private Equity and Private Credit investment strategies. Portfolio Finance manages day to day cash optimization, credit facilities, NAV facilities, and long-term forecasting with a focus on risk management and the performance of our funds.

The Portfolio Finance Associate will work directly with investment professionals, accounting, operations, legal, investor relations, and external parties to ensure private equity and credit deals are properly handled from funding to exit. The associate will work directly with other members of the Portfolio Finance team to handle all daily operational functions.

Responsibilities:

Specifically, the individual will be involved with and responsible for:

• Promoting best practice across Portfolio Finance processes, learning intricacies of investment strategies (primary, secondary, co-investments, growth equity, venture and private credit)
• Monitoring daily liquidity for funding, shortfall risk, and cash movements across our fund portfolios
• Assisting in the analysis and production of cash forecasts, leverage monitoring, capital calls, and distributions
• Supporting subscription line and credit facility activity and the processing of drawdowns, paydowns, interest calculations and payments
• Supporting the covenant and compliance monitoring, and coordinating with lenders
• Actively participating in the deal closing process with a focus on setup and execution of closing wire transfers
• Compiling regular and ad-hoc reporting for investment teams, clients, and management
• Creating efficiency between front and back-office processes, eliminating redundancies, and streamlining processes
• Coordinating with operations, treasury, and accounting to resolve cash breaks, timing differences, and reporting discrepancies
• Becoming an internal expert on end-to-end operational process and a valuable resource to the firm
• Providing support for FX hedging, conversion, and settlement processes across PE and PC portfolios 

Candidate Requirements:

We seek an individual who is self-disciplined, demonstrates creative thinking and has the following characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Services with a preference for experience in fund finance or treasury
• Experience with private equity or private credit asset classes
• Advanced Excel skills for fund and liquidity analysis (cash flow modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, pivots, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) with comfort manipulating large datasets; Power Query and/or VBA a plus
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve efficiency and quality, with sound judgment regarding appropriate and confidential data use
• Detail-oriented self-starter
• Ability to work alone and in a team environment
• Strong work ethic, honesty and integrity, as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

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.

Overview 

Adams Street Partners is seeking a Business Technology Support Specialist to serve as the primary technology presence for our New York office and a key partner to our broader technology organization. 

This is not a traditional help desk or ticket-queue role. It is a highly visible, hands-on end-user support position at the intersection of business and technology, where technical depth, proactive thinking, and clear communication directly shape the firm’s user experience and operational effectiveness. 

This role is centered on delivering exceptional end-user support in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment. It requires strong technical capability, professional presence, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently while staying closely aligned with a centralized technology team. 

After establishing a strong foundation in end-user support, there will be opportunities to contribute to broader initiatives and collaborate with infrastructure and security teams, particularly as they relate to end-user technologies and business tools. 

Key Responsibilities 

Business-Facing Technology Support 

• Serve as the primary on-site technology representative for the New York office, coordinating closely with the Chicago-based technology team. 

• Diagnose, resolve, or escalate issues with urgency, sound judgment, and strong ownership. 

• Deliver high-touch, professional support in person, in writing, and remotely. 

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of work to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuity. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Identify patterns and root causes across hardware, software, and workflow-related issues. 

• Distinguish between isolated incidents and systemic problems, and recommend sustainable solutions. 

• Partner with business and technology teams to improve how applications support core processes. 

• Contribute to the evaluation, testing, and rollout of new tools and system enhancements. 

Knowledge Maturity 

• Develop and maintain clear, structured knowledge base content. 

• Document business application usage and process dependencies to strengthen continuity and resiliency. 

• Advance documentation standards that improve scalability and reduce operational friction. 

Technology Environment 

• Operate within and support a modern enterprise technology environment spanning endpoint computing, collaboration platforms, identity and access management, networking, security systems, and internal and third-party applications. 

• Core platforms include Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Zoom and video conferencing technologies, Citrix, VPN and remote access solutions, endpoint security tools, and Jira Service Management. 

Requirements

We are seeking a disciplined, service-oriented professional who combines strong technical troubleshooting capability with business awareness, sound judgment, and clear, confident communication. 

Required Experience 

• Minimum of three years of professional IT support experience, preferably within financial services or a fast-paced professional environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple priorities from initiation through resolution with strong ownership and follow-through. 

• Proven troubleshooting capability across modern enterprise technologies, including endpoint, collaboration, and access-related systems. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities in a high-expectation environment. 

• Ability to communicate technical guidance clearly and effectively to non-technical professionals. 

• Demonstrated experience operating independently in a fast-paced environment with limited on-site supervision. 

• Professional, responsive, and composed under pressure. 

• Analytical thinker who consistently looks beyond symptoms to identify root causes. 

• Proactive and improvement-oriented, with the confidence to recommend enhancements to processes and systems. 

• Comfortable operating independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. 

• Comfortable serving as the primary on-site technology presence in a high-intensity professional environment. 

Work Environment 

• This position is in-office five days per week and participates in an on-call rotation. 

• Work is performed in a professional office setting. 

• Moderate physical activity, including standing or walking for extended periods, may be required. 

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.

About the Secondary Investment Team

Adams Street’s secondary investment team consists of 16 professionals globally.  To date, Adams Street has closed on over 300 secondary transactions, ranging from traditional acquisitions of limited partnership interests from other private equity fund investors (LP-led transactions) to more complex, structured acquisitions of portfolios of direct company interests and creative liquidity solutions to fund managers (GP-led transactions). 

It manages over $8 billion, currently investing its eighth dedicated secondary fund as well as capital from multiple other Adams Street funds of funds and separately managed accounts. The team’s leveraging of the firm’s unique knowledge base and relationships across private markets and its disciplined and balanced approach to investing have generated exceptional long-term returns that have outperformed private equity industry benchmarks on a consistent basis.

Responsibilities:

The Secondary Investment Associate is responsible for analyzing, modeling, and monitoring investment opportunities. The position offers a deal-oriented, high-responsibility role exposed to the full array of private markets subclasses, including buyout, venture capital, and credit funds across all industries and in both developed and emerging markets. Secondary Associates are deeply involved in the development of cash flow models, investment theses, and various risk analyses. This role will be based in our Chicago office.

Specifically, the individual will be involved with and responsible for:

• Performing quantitative analysis, including LBO, fund, and transaction modeling
• Conducting market and company research
• Participating in due diligence calls with GPs, management, and sellers
• Assisting in all aspects of the transaction, including deal selection, pricing analysis, and execution
• Assisting in all transaction documentation and presentations to investment committee
• Developing and maintaining proprietary deal and market intelligence
• Performing deal monitoring analysis
• Supporting in strategic team and firm initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

We seek an individual who is self-disciplined, demonstrates creative thinking and has the following characteristics:

• Graduated from a top-tier undergraduate university
• 2-3 years of work experience in private equity or investment banking, with preference for M&A and LBO transaction experience
• Strong analytical, modeling, organizational, and writing skills
• A professional presence combined with relationship and communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external parties
• A highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently within a team context

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.

The listed salary range does not include bonus or incentive compensation. 

Responsibilities:

Adams Street Partners is seeking an Investor Relations Associate to join our Investor Relations team, based in Singapore or Hong Kong. This individual will work closely with the Investor Relations, Marketing, Product Strategy, and Investment teams and will be responsible for conducting research, managing and analyzing data, and coordinating the execution of appropriate follow-up activities with prospective and existing clients across Asia, who have committed a total of $17 billion.

This position offers broad exposure to the firm’s strategy and investment capabilities. The ideal candidate is interested in building a long-term career in fundraising and client service, supporting the Singapore and Hong Kong Investor Relations teams, with a focus on Southeast Asia and Greater China. The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and a strong desire to learn the business.

Specifically, this individual will be involved and responsible for:

• Manage client support activities, including due diligence coordination, onboarding processes, preparation of RFI/RFP responses, investor presentations, reporting materials, modeling support, and ad hoc client requests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Investor Relations, Marketing, Product Strategy, and Investment teams to develop customized communications, marketing collateral, and targeted client materials.
• Conduct market and prospect research across the region, maintain competitive intelligence systems, and manage tracking databases to identify prospective clients and monitor investment discussions.
• Support the development of compelling and accurate written content that articulates Adams Street Partners’ capabilities, investment processes, and thought leadership.
• Develop and maintain internal processes and procedures to ensure consistency, integrity, timeliness, and quality of communications to prospective and existing clients.
• Lead and execute special projects related to client portfolios and firmwide strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance marketing efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; business or marketing focus preferred.
• Relevant experience within a professional services environment, preferably in investment management, consulting, or investment banking, supporting research, analytics, or data management initiatives.
• Strong project management capabilities with exceptional attention to detail, ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple workstreams, and deliver under deadline pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to synthesize technical and financial information into clear, accurate, and well-structured materials.
• Working knowledge of private markets and the institutional investor and private wealth/banking landscape; demonstrated interest in staying current on industry and investor relations trends.
• High proficiency in CRM and proprietary database systems (ideally Salesforce) and expert command of the MS Office Suite.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in an Asian language preferred.

Responsibilities:

Adams Street Partners seeks to recruit an accomplished business development professional to focus on the firm’s fundraising and client service activities in Asia, with a primary focus on Greater China. This role will join the Investor Relations team, based in Hong Kong.

This individual will be instrumental in expanding and diversifying the firm’s investor base in the region, while providing core account management support to prospective and existing clients across Asia, who have committed a total of $17 billion. This individual will work closely with the Investor Relations, Marketing, Product Strategy, and Investment teams and will be responsible for conducting research, managing and analyzing data, and coordinating the execution of appropriate follow-up activities.

A comprehensive understanding of the regional investor base, strong knowledge across alternative investment products, and excellent sales and relationship management skills are required.

Specifically, this individual will be involved and responsible for:

• Strengthening the delivery of a systematic Asia business development strategy, generating new revenue initiatives through disciplined prospecting and pipeline management.
•  Develop, broaden, and maintain long-term relationships with institutional, private wealth, and private bank investors, financial institutions, and other market participants.
• Represent Adams Street’s full product platform, educating clients and prospects on portfolio construction opportunities and appropriate strategy inclusion.
• Build and manage a qualified investor pipeline through proactive conversion of prospects into committed mandates, leveraging core and customized product solutions.
• Manage the full client lifecycle, including due diligence processes, annual subscription and closing cycles, investor reporting coordination, and ongoing client servicing.
• Serve as a consultative advisor to clients on portfolio construction, rebalancing, and private equity program development, leveraging the global IR/client service platform as appropriate.
• Structure and deliver effective investor presentations and thought leadership initiatives, including conferences, white papers, and spokesperson engagements to strengthen the Adams Street brand.
• Partner closely with Product Strategy, Investment Strategy, and investment teams to ensure coordinated product distribution and alignment with firm growth objectives.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials required; advanced degree or professional designation preferred. 
• Demonstrated track record in sales and account management within a professional services environment, preferably in investment management.
• High-energy, entrepreneurial business developer with a strategic mindset, strong results orientation, and the ability to operate independently.
• Deep knowledge of private markets and the institutional, private wealth, and banking investor landscape, with a commitment to staying current on industry and investor relations trends.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex alternative investment strategies clearly and persuasively, synthesize technical information, and produce high-quality client-facing materials.
• Strong project management discipline with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize, multitask, and execute under deadline pressure.
• High proficiency in CRM and proprietary database systems (ideally Salesforce) and expert command of the MS Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin preferred.

Reporting to the Global Head of Consultant Relations, the primary role of the Vice President, Investor Relations is to place Adams Street Partners in a position to significantly grow its business through the development and enhancement of existing investment consultant relationships with institutional consulting firms headquartered in the East Coast and parts of the Mid-Western US.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Adams Street Partners' full product line and develop and maintain world-class relationships with research, field consultants, and senior executives at investment consulting firms within assigned geography
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned investment consulting firms, including their business strategy and competitors, client roster, key decision-makers/influencers and their biases, manager selection process, and communication preferences
• Generate buy-ratings and effectively position the firm’s investment strategies and services
• Proactively identify business development opportunities within a consultant’s client roster and coordinate with relevant institutional sales colleagues to target and close the opportunities
• Leverage communication opportunities with clients and prospects to further Adams Street Partners' brand by representing the firm as a consultative thought leader, presenter/speaker, and contributor to content pieces.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the consultant relationship through the introduction of relevant investment professionals and timely thought leadership
• Consistently document interaction with consultants in the firm’s CRM system
• Cultivate strong internal relationships and stay current on firm strategy, investments, and competitive landscape.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA and/or CFA will be viewed favorably
• A demonstrable track record of raising assets with consultants, institutional investors, wealth channel
• Solid private markets experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of assigned investment consulting firms with an ability to understand the perspective of different types of client organizations
• Proven ability to establish and execute on a sales strategy
• Strong relationship development and management skills
• Bring a total portfolio perspective and ability to speak credibly about new investments and developments within clients’ portfolios
• Highest degree of integrity and professionalism
• A high level of discipline and focus. A driven, results-oriented individual
• Unconditionally respectful and courteous towards others, values building relationships with colleagues to support business’s growth initiatives. Balances strength of conviction with collegiality and sensitivity to all stakeholders
• Strong problem-solver who demonstrates effective organization skills and follow-through
• Energetic, forward-looking, flexible and adaptable

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.

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