Associate, Marketing (RFP)

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $130K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive Adams Street’s external and internal communications by turning complex private markets concepts into client-ready messaging, coordinating cross-border teams, and maintaining RFP/content systems.

  • Lead executive-ready proposals and messaging across product lines
  • Collaborate with global experts to translate investment concepts for clients
  • Maintain and improve RFP and content management workflows

Job Description

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

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a professional setting; experience in investment management, private markets, consulting, investment banking, or financial services strongly preferred
  • Essential Qualities: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or finance focus preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or content management systems is a plus

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications, or finance focus preferred
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or content management systems is a plus
  • Knowledge of private markets is a plus but not required; intellectual agility and strong communication instincts are essential

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • a 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match
  • profit sharing
  • flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • paid parental leave, including adoption
  • generous paid time off
  • commuter benefits
  • employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
  • access to additional voluntary benefits
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Adams Street Partners

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Adams Street Partners is a global investment firm managing a comprehensive suite of private markets investment solutions. The firm provides private equity and private credit strategies to institutional investors, growth capital to innovative companies, and evergreen funds that offer access to multiple strategies through a single, investor-friendly commitment. The firm also supports wealth advisors with private markets solutions structured to be more flexible and accessible than traditional closed-end funds. With over 50 years of experience, Adams Street leverages deep market insights, global relationships, and proprietary data as it seeks to help investors achieve long-term investment goals. The firm is 100% employee-owned, manages $65 billion in assets, and operates out of 15 offices globally. Visit adamsstreetpartners.com

Founded in 1972
Chicago, Illinois, USA
413 employees (19 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$100K/yr – $130K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($115K) is 77% above the median base salary for Marketing Associate roles in the United States ($65K).

Marketing Associate median pay in the United States

$65K/yr

Most earn $57K to $75K. Based on 185 salaries, including bonus and equity.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
19 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
6.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
37K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.4%
Direct
44.5%
Referral
8.4%
Social
4.4%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~415

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