Job: Senior RFP Writer

Background 

The client is a leading asset management company. Unlike many asset managers which are divisions of large financial firms such as banks, the firm is a standalone publicly-listed asset manager. It is an active shareholder with a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility 

Role 

• To co-ordinate and produce accurate, timely and high quality “Requests for Proposal”/Requests for Information questionnaires for institutional and wholesale/retail business according to internal brand/style guidelines and compliance regulations. 
• Good knowledge of investment areas (equity, fixed income, GTAA, LDI and hedge funds) is required in order to liaise with investment managers on their investment process in order to improve RFP answers and ensure key messages are consistent.
• To ensure the questionnaire database (Pragmatech/RFP Machine) and other data sources are kept up-to-date and accurate, and quality continually improved.
• To assist in regular completion/review of consultant databases.

Responsibilities 

• To co-ordinate and produce accurate, timely “Requests for Proposal” and Requests for Information questionnaires for institutional and retail business according to internal brand/style guidelines and compliance regulations. 
• Good knowledge of investment areas (equity, fixed income, GTAA, LDI and hedge funds) is required in order to liaise with investment managers on their investment process in order to improve RFP answers, ensure key messages are consistent and present F&C’s capabilities in the most compelling way possible.
• Excellent project management skills required to ensure completion of multiple proposals within tight timeframes.
• To ensure the questionnaire database is kept up-to-date and accurate, and quality continually improved.
• To ensure investment professional “team tables” and associated files are maintained and fully updated on a regular basis.
• To assist in regular completion / review of consultant databases. 

Person specification 

• Articulate with excellent communications skills across all levels or management
• Good use of initiative with attention to detail
• Good organisation, project management and prioritisation skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical skills when handling statistical information
• Flexible
• Ability to handle a heavy, deadline-orientated, varied workload
• Committed team player with a positive attitude 

Relevant Experience

• Relevant experience responding to complex RFPs in institutional investment management business environment
• Complete fluency in both written and spoken English required and command of another European language preferred (although not essential)
• Prior knowledge of fund management business; experience working with alternatives/LDI solutions an advantage
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Prior knowledge of RFP Machine (Pragmatech) an advantage but not essential