Middle Office Analyst

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Adams Street Partners Full time
Adams Street Partners is a distinguished global investment management firm specializing in private markets, overseeing $59 billion in assets. As a fully employee-owned organization, we cultivate a unique culture characterized by collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to professional growth. Recognized for six consecutive years as one of Pension & Investments' Best Places to Work in Money Management, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Our employees function as a cohesive global team, leveraging the expertise of our investment professionals across five key strategies: primary investments, secondary investments, growth equity, private credit, and co-investments. Adams Street is a pioneer in private markets, having been inducted into the Private Equity Hall of Fame in 2000.

Founded over five decades ago, our clientele includes prominent public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

Role Overview

The Private Equity Middle Office team is dedicated to managing operational and funding activities associated with all private equity investment strategies. This includes coordinating deal closings, asset setup, servicing, and cash management.

The Associate within the Middle Office team will collaborate closely with investment professionals, Investment Accounting, Treasury Operations, Legal, and external stakeholders to ensure the effective handling of private equity transactions from initiation to exit. The role involves engaging with fellow Middle Office team members to manage daily operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement best practices across middle office support processes, gaining insights into private equity investment strategies (primary, secondary, co-investments, and growth equity).
  • Oversee asset-level reference data setup and maintenance.
  • Enhance the quality and accessibility of asset-level data.
  • Manage daily reporting and communication with fund administrators.
  • Review, reconcile, and monitor asset setup, valuations, and transaction activities managed by our administrators.
  • Assist in internal valuation and data capture processes for our investments.
  • Actively engage in the deal closing process, focusing on the setup and execution of closing wire transfers.
  • Compile regular and ad-hoc reports for investment teams, clients, and management.
  • Streamline processes between front and back office operations, eliminating redundancies.
  • Support and manage strategic initiatives related to technology and process improvements, providing specifications for developers, conducting UAT testing, and promoting system upgrades.
  • Become an internal expert on end-to-end operational processes and a valuable resource for the firm.
Candidate Profile

We are looking for a self-disciplined individual who demonstrates creative thinking and possesses the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 2-4 years of experience in Financial Services.
  • Familiarity with private equity asset classes.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; VBA expertise is advantageous.
  • Detail-oriented self-starter.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Strong work ethic, integrity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.


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