Adams Street Partners (“Adams Street”) is a global private markets investment manager that has nearly $76 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.
*As of June 30, 2026. Adams Street Partners’ methodology to calculate Assets Under Management (AUM) is based on fund net asset value (NAV), plus unfunded commitments, plus leverage, but excluding the effect of subscription lines of credit. The prior AUM methodology was based on investor commitments minus commitments to fully liquidated underlying partnerships. Such change in methodology was effective July 2026; however, for periods shown prior to December 31, 2025, Adams Street continues to use the previous methodology. This updated methodology more closely aligns with (i) the amount of assets managed on behalf of investors and (ii) the amount of capital available to make direct and/or partnership investments. Amounts stated by investment advisers in regulatory filings (“regulatory AUM”) have a prescribed methodology, which may, in some circumstances, differ from the methodology such adviser uses for other purposes, including marketing efforts. Additional information is available upon request.
OVERVIEW
The Vice President, Performance Analytics will serve as a senior analytical resource responsible for developing sophisticated performance analyses and reporting solutions that support the firm's fundraising, investor communications, and strategic initiatives across all private markets strategies. This role focuses on solving complex reporting, designing scalable analytical capabilities, and helping shape how investment performance is represented to clients of Adams Street Partners.
Working closely with Investment Teams, Investor Relations, Marketing, Technology, Compliance, Finance, and other business partners, this individual will translate evolving investor needs into consistent, scalable reporting methodologies and analytical solutions. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex analytical problems, improving reporting capabilities, and driving continuous innovation through technology, automation, and AI.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead sophisticated performance analyses supporting RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, consultant requests, fundraising initiatives, and bespoke investor inquiries.
- Develop custom performance presentations, track records, portfolio analyses, benchmark comparisons, and other complex analytical deliverables.
- Translate ambiguous investor requests into meaningful analyses that align with firm methodologies and reporting standards.
- Serve as a resource to internal stakeholders on performance presentation and reporting considerations across strategies and fund structures.
- Design new reporting capabilities or processes that improve the firm's ability to address evolving investor reporting needs.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Investments, Compliance/Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Investor Relations to evaluate and refine reporting methodologies and performance presentation approaches.
- Contribute to the development of firmwide reporting standards, analytical frameworks, and documentation supporting consistent performance reporting.
- Identify opportunities to convert bespoke analyses into scalable reporting solutions and may include recommending improvements to reporting processes, data quality, and analytical infrastructure.
- Support and partner with Technology and Data teams to define business requirements and ensure successful rollout of new reporting capabilities, data enhancements, and analytical tools.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues on complex reporting questions and analytical approaches.
- Perform strategic ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Demonstrate willingness and interest to continually expand one’s knowledge of the various fund structures, investment strategies and the investment process, as well as the private markets industry as a whole.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
An eye for detail, including solid review and proofreading skills, is critical. The ideal experience and competencies for this role include the following:
- Graduated from an accredited undergraduate university, with an analytically oriented degree, such as Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or related field, with proven academic success.
- 7+ years of experience in private markets performance analytics, investment reporting, portfolio analytics, product strategy, investor reporting, or a related function within private equity and private credit, or alternative investments.
- Strong understanding of private markets performance measurement, including IRR, TVPI, DPI, RVPI, MOIC, benchmark methodologies, and performance attribution concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex investment data into clear, investor-focused analyses and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to identify recurring analytical challenges and develop scalable reporting solutions that improve efficiency and consistency across an organization.
- Proven track record successfully managing multiple projects from inception to completion.\Advanced Excel skills required; familiarity with business intelligence tools, reporting platforms, or investment performance systems (e.g., Burgiss/MSCI, PitchBook, Power BI, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong verbal and written skills with ability to communicate complex ideas and information effectively across a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrated interest or progress towards CFA, CIPM, or CAIA designations is advantageous.
- CFA, CIPM, or CAIA designation (or progress toward one)
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 Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
1 N Wacker Dr, Suite 2700, Chicago, Illinois , United States, 60606
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