Vice President, Investor Relations (Consultant Relations)

Reporting to the Global Head of Consultant Relations, the primary role of the Vice President, Investor Relations is to place Adams Street Partners in a position to significantly grow its business through the development and enhancement of existing investment consultant relationships with institutional consulting firms headquartered in the East Coast and parts of the Mid-Western US.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent Adams Street Partners' full product line and develop and maintain world-class relationships with research, field consultants, and senior executives at investment consulting firms within assigned geography
• Maintain a thorough understanding of assigned investment consulting firms, including their business strategy and competitors, client roster, key decision-makers/influencers and their biases, manager selection process, and communication preferences
• Generate buy-ratings and effectively position the firm’s investment strategies and services
• Proactively identify business development opportunities within a consultant’s client roster and coordinate with relevant institutional sales colleagues to target and close the opportunities
• Leverage communication opportunities with clients and prospects to further Adams Street Partners' brand by representing the firm as a consultative thought leader, presenter/speaker, and contributor to content pieces.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the consultant relationship through the introduction of relevant investment professionals and timely thought leadership
• Consistently document interaction with consultants in the firm’s CRM system
• Cultivate strong internal relationships and stay current on firm strategy, investments, and competitive landscape.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA and/or CFA will be viewed favorably
• A demonstrable track record of raising assets with consultants, institutional investors, wealth channel
• Solid private markets experience is strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of assigned investment consulting firms with an ability to understand the perspective of different types of client organizations
• Proven ability to establish and execute on a sales strategy
• Strong relationship development and management skills
• Bring a total portfolio perspective and ability to speak credibly about new investments and developments within clients’ portfolios
• Highest degree of integrity and professionalism
• A high level of discipline and focus. A driven, results-oriented individual
• Unconditionally respectful and courteous towards others, values building relationships with colleagues to support business’s growth initiatives. Balances strength of conviction with collegiality and sensitivity to all stakeholders
• Strong problem-solver who demonstrates effective organization skills and follow-through
• Energetic, forward-looking, flexible and adaptable

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.