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An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented professional to join their RFP and Due Diligence team. This role will be pivotal in managing workflow and supporting reporting needs for a global team. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure client requests are handled efficiently and effectively. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance or business, excellent communication skills, and experience with Salesforce. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in asset management.
Overview of the Role
The RFP and Due Diligence (RFP/DDS) organization is responsible for completing over 6000 RFPs/DDQs on an annual basis and this role’s primary responsibility is to act as a liaison between the RFP/DDS team’s managers in managing workflow for the global team. In addition, this role will help support the on team reporting need which includes (but not limited to), weekly team pipeline, quarterly, semi-annual and annual team metrics that are shared with internal stakeholders. The individual in this role will also help support team initiatives alongside the Head of the team. This job interacts with RFP management, sales teams and subject matter experts across the business to ensure client and prospect requests are clear and serviced by the proper RFP/DDS channel.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Work closely with RFP/DDS managers in scoping and assigning requests that are received through our team’s workflow tool – Salesforce
Schedule and host on-team asset class pod meetings to understand team’s capacity and areas of expertise
Responsible for team’s quarterly/annual metric reporting
Support special projects on an as needed basis assigned by the Head of RFP/DDS
Develops and facilitates relationships with key business partners and stakeholders.
Creates and distributes information on improving processes in proposal cycle to team and business partners
Develop and facilitate relationships with key business partners and stakeholders.
Technical Skills & Qualifications Required
Experience in managing workflow in Salesforce or other technical workflow tool
Bachelor’s degree, ideally gained in a related subject i.e. Finance, Economics, Business etc.
Broad understanding of Asset Classes and products within Private and Public Markets
Demonstrable product/investment knowledge
Bilingual language skills advantageous
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project and PowerPoint and RFP databases
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines and producing quality work
Experience operating within a large, matrixed asset management organization preferable
Strong sales and client service orientation
throughout the organization, from technical staff to executive leaders
Ability to work with little supervision as well as ability to request supervision or assistance when necessary to meet deadlines.
Work Experience
1-3 years experience