Manager - RFP Writer

Manager - RFP

• Based in Bangalore but has global and regional support responsibilities in the context of the global RFP function.
• The operating environment is driven by client needs, often involving significant cross-border collaboration with RFP Team colleagues in other regions; and willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
• Client documents such as RFPs, RFIs and DDQs are content- and data-intensive and usually have tight deadlines that are not set by RFP.
• This requires constant and careful work planning and management, managing the expectations of stakeholders, clear communication, and attention to detail.
• It also often requires problem-solving skills relating to interpretation and data availability, to produce high quality client documents in a limited timeframe.

Leadership & Teamwork

• The role holder will be working in individual capacity.
• Cross-border collaboration with RFP and other Asset Management colleagues.
• Shares information (including best practices) openly and globally in a timely manner.
• Opportunity to work directly with Investment Specialists and SMEs.

Qualifications - External

• Detailed knowledge of RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and related client documents, including regulations, compliance requirements and delivery processes.
• Sound understanding of investment products and markets and client requirements.
• Good knowledge of performance systems, reporting systems, third-party performance databases and institutional reporting standards (i.e. GIPS).
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills. Further language skills, such as French, German, Chinese or Japanese would also be an advantage, but not essential.

Competencies/Attributes

• Strong communication skills in English, including investment writing and oral discussion / presentation.
• Strong project, organisational and time management skills; ability to multi-task on ongoing basis.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and their sometimes conflicting expectations and requirements.
• Attention to detail, commitment to high quality work standards and the ability to ensure those standards are maintained under time and stakeholder pressure.
• Team player: willingness to share knowledge and also learn from others.
• Leadership spirit to take full responsibility for delivering the documents required; ability to build consensus between departments with different objectives.
• Able to prioritise effectively and maintain positive attitude in fast-moving work situations.

What additional skills will be good to have?

• Delivering high quality client documents in short timeframes with finite resources.
• Dealing with demanding and sometimes conflicting stakeholder / internal client requirements and priorities.
• Working with a broad range of stakeholders / internal clients in different Asset Management functions and offices.
• Navigating complexity in a fast-evolving industry and firm, e.g. new focus areas such as Alternative Investments, Sustainability and ESG.
• Identifying ways to improve everyday work methods and processes to improve efficiency and service.