RFP Writer

Gillespie And Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Independent asset manager is seeking an experienced RFP Writer for their global distribution team. You will craft high-quality, persuasive responses to RFPs to support business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and possess outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, and project management abilities. This role requires collaboration with various teams and the drive for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment consulting, RFP writing, or client service.
• Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with effective project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Write tailored, persuasive responses to RFPs for business development.
• Manage a structured RFP process with stakeholder input and deadlines.
• Assist Business Development & Client Service team with ad hoc projects.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Our client, a prestigious Independent US asset manager has an immediate opening for an experienced RFP Writer for the global distribution team supporting their Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) expansion. Responsibilities include:

• Write tailored, persuasive and high-quality responses to RFPs to support the firm’s business development efforts across the globe.
• Utilize the firm's tools and databases as well as collaborate with teams across the organization to craft differentiated, well‑positioned responses; ensure that questions are comprehensively answered and that written responses are appropriately customized for the specific opportunity.
• Manage a structured, organized RFP process that incorporates stakeholder inputs, reviews and strict deadlines.
• Develop a strong knowledge base of the firm's products, asset classes, investment approach and other aspects of the corporate platform to effectively understand and respond to prospect and client requests.
• Work closely with the RFP team to help support and build out the firm’s RFP process and marketing materials (e.g., database maintenance, updating standardized content, strategy overviews, etc.).
• Assist the Business Development & Client Service team with ad hoc projects.
• Periodically provide analysis on peer group of managers.
• Complete monthly or quarterly recurring DDQs and RFIs for investment consultants and clients.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience such as investment consulting, institutional client service, new business proposal (RFP) writing, institutional marketing or project management.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail in writing and editing documents is key.
• Must work well in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills to engage senior professionals and liaise with global teams across the firm.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, with a drive for personal/professional development.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• A European language would be beneficial, but not a necessity.