Senior Proposal Manager – Financial Services

Société Financière Manuvie; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Société Financière Manuvie in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Writer to lead complex RFP responses and mentor junior team members in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with SMEs, ensure high‑quality proposals, and back up the Proposal Services Director as needed.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years of proposal writing experience are required. Manuvie offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports growth and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related working experience in the financial services industry.
• 3–6 years as a proposal writer.
• Demonstrates leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with liberal arts, business, or communications focus.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to interact successfully with various management levels and internal clients in a complex work environment, including internal clients at remote sites.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills and experience.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to spot inaccurate or inconsistent data.
• An entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales & revenue growth through the completion of RFPs.
• Complete larger and/or more complex proposals and questionnaires requiring research, analysis, creativity, and judgment.
• Review work for junior team members.
• Assist or lead process improvement projects/initiatives.
• Act as a back-up to the proposal services director.
• Answer, edit and complete sales proposals, client reports and ad hoc questionnaires with accuracy and by deadline.
• Coordinate all aspects of document production to meet firm standards.
• Collaborate with the distribution team and SMEs to determine strategic approach for proposals.
• Research appropriate responses through supplied databases and other sources.
• Assist with ad hoc team projects.
• Assist distribution and legal counsel with reviewing content and contractual language.
• Knowledge and experience with managing requests for most product vehicles covered by the team.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Project management

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Société Financière Manuvie in Waterloo, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Senior Proposal Writer to lead complex RFP responses and mentor junior team members in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with SMEs, ensure high‑quality proposals, and back up the Proposal Services Director as needed.

A Bachelor's degree and 3–6 years of proposal writing experience are required. Manuvie offers a competitive compensation package and a collaborative, inclusive workplace that supports growth and