Analyst or Associate, Information Technology (Data Management)

Adams Street Partners (“Adams Street”) is a global private markets investment manager that has $65 billion in assets under management. The firm is 100% employee-owned, which fosters a positive and unique culture of collaboration, intellectual rigor, integrity, and a commitment to professional development. For the eighth year in a row, Adams Street was named one of Pension & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2025.

Employees operate as a single global team, integrating the expertise of the firm’s investment professionals across five strategies: primary investments, secondary investments, growth equity, private credit, and co-investments. Adams Street is considered a private markets pioneer and was inducted into the Private Equity Hall of Fame in 2000.

The firm was founded more than 50 years ago, and clients include leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.

Adams Street has offices in Abu Dhabi, Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Munich, Menlo Park, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto.

The Data Management team member will assume ownership and management of referential data to ensure firm is getting full utilization and benefit. Additionally, work closely with Information Technology, Investment Teams, Finance, Analytics and Reporting teams to understand current and future data needs, map data flows, and drive strategic initiatives to develop data management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records across all investment strategies and Adams Street funds, facilitating seamless data integration and accessibility.
• Innovate and implement effective methods to collect, maintain, and distribute data throughout the organization.
• Develop, document, and uphold processes to guarantee that critical dimensions of data quality are consistently met, fostering a culture of data excellence.
• Identify, design, and implement automated solutions to replace ineffective or manual processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
• Work closely with internal teams to understand their unique data needs and use cases, ensuring tailored data solutions that meet diverse requirements.
• Drive continuous improvements in data management and utilization practices, leveraging feedback and best practices to optimize data workflows.
• Assist in managing all vendor contracts and subscription licenses, ensuring cost-effective data solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of undergraduate degree
• Minimum of one to four years of work experience
• Experience working in financial services preferred, but not required
• Proven track record managing multiple tasks at once
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and balance priorities
• Technically proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Demonstrated interest or progress towards learning SQL and Python a plus
  
  

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.

Illinois Pay Transparency

$70,000—$90,000 USD