Primary Analyst
Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager founded in 1972.
About Adams Street Partners
Adams Street Partners provides customized access to private markets investment strategies and solutions. The employee-owned firm manages approximately $73 billion in assets for institutional investors, including corporate and public pensions, foundations, family offices, and endowments, as well as wealth managers and financial advisors. Its offerings include co-investments, growth equity, primary investments, private credit, secondary investments, evergreen funds, insurance solutions, custom solutions, private wealth solutions, and growth capital solutions. The firm operates globally across offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will evaluate private equity and venture capital fund opportunities, assess manager quality and strategy, and analyze fund and portfolio performance. You will contribute to investment memoranda, conduct due diligence with managers, build market intelligence across European private markets, and collaborate with global investment colleagues, clients, and managers.
Requirements
- Demonstrated record of achievement through academic, professional, or self-directed work
- Enthusiasm for private equity and venture capital
- Analytical ability and written communication skills
- Confidence with Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency using AI tools for research, analysis, and productivity
- Interpersonal skills for engaging with colleagues, clients, and managers
Responsibilities
- Evaluate private equity and venture capital fund investment opportunities
- Analyze fund and portfolio performance, track records, value creation, and attribution
- Contribute analysis and conclusions to investment memoranda
- Develop market intelligence on managers, sectors, and themes across European private markets
- Conduct due diligence on new opportunities with general partners and market participants
- Collaborate with global investment colleagues, clients, and managers