Senior RFP Writer, Asset Management

Canary Wharf - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service expertise and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role

We currently require an experienced RFP Writer to join the Asset Management RFP team based in London or Dublin. The team is responsible for the completion of RFPs and other questionnaires for investment consultants prospects and clients as part of the new business process in the EMEA and APAC regions.

With good Asset Management knowledge and a desire to develop your career this is a role suited to someone demonstrating an exceptional work ethic. The successful candidate will liaise closely with multiple departments and stakeholders throughout Northern Trust to co-ordinate and project manage all requests whilst developing a thorough knowledge of the companys products strategies structure and unique selling points to add value to the RFP production process.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Prepare standard and complex RFPs RFIs Consultant Questionnaires and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) with an understanding of regional client/prospect requirements.
Ability to create responses by customising standard responses and adding value by tailoring answers specific to the opportunity within required timeframes.
Work with various business areas to review and appraise content for use within RFPs.
Work on multiple deadlines concurrently.
Be point of reference/training for less experienced team members.
Maintain standard answer database on a timely basis.
Maintain Consultant Databases if and when required.

Skills & Knowledge

The successful candidate will benefit from having:

Proven RFP experience within Asset Management.
Investment Management Certificate (IMC) desirable or willingness to work towards obtaining it.
Strong understanding of general asset management concepts (e.g. active vs. passive management).
Experience across multiple asset classes particularly equities and fixed income.
Proficient in interpreting statistical and financial data.
Familiarity with RFP software preferably Qvidian.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.

Valuable Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor and collaborative mindset.
Ability to respond with urgency and initiative under tight deadlines.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proactive learner with strong intellectual curiosity.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Wed love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the worlds most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope youre excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust a Fortune 500 company is a globally recognized award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the worlds most successful individuals families and...