EMEA RFP & DDQ Strategy Lead

Nomura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking an experienced EMEA Head of RFP to lead the RFP and DDQ operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will coordinate writing professionals, align with regional sales leadership, and ensure timely, compliant responses to opportunities.

The role focuses on building a high-performing team, implementing best practices, and driving efficiency, quality, and market presence while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and cross-cultural collaboration.

Qualifications

• Solid RFP management experience across multiple markets.
• Deliver quality RFP projects across asset classes and meet deadlines.
• Strong team leadership and development capabilities.
• Ability to develop long-term RFP strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Cross-cultural communication across diverse markets.
• Stakeholder management with internal and external partners.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFP/DDQ operations across the EMEA region.
• Coordinate diverse writing professionals and collaborate with regional sales leadership.
• Ensure content complies with local regulatory requirements and data protection laws.
• Build relationships with subject matter experts across European countries.
• Partner with US Head of RFP to align on content and best practices.
• Track and report RFP metrics such as volume, win rates, and team performance.

Skills

RFP management

Project execution

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-cultural comms

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Deadline driven

AI productivity tools

Multilingual

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Rocketdocs

Loopio

Qvidian

Job description

Nomura is seeking an experienced EMEA Head of RFP to lead the RFP and DDQ operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. You will coordinate writing professionals, align with regional sales leadership, and ensure timely, compliant responses to opportunities.

The role focuses on building a high-performing team, implementing best practices, and driving efficiency, quality, and market presence while navigating complex regulatory landscapes and cross-cultural collaboration.