Senior Writer - Proposals Management

Northern Trust Corp; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Specialist, Proposal Management to lead the end-to-end responses to RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence questionnaires. You will work closely with Sales, Product, Relationship Management, Operations and SMEs to deliver accurate, timely, and compelling proposals.

The role emphasizes process improvement, knowledge management, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools to boost efficiency and content quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in proposal, content management, or bid management.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong project and stakeholder management with attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other proposal responses, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Analyze client requirements and develop tailored, accurate, and compelling written responses.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Relationship Management, Operations, and subject matter experts to support proposal development.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines through effective project planning, prioritization, time management, and change management.
• Review proposal content to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries and knowledge management resources.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and ensure alignment throughout the proposal process.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency and proposal quality.
• Support the adoption and utilization of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve proposal creation and content management.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance and support to team members as required.

Skills

Proposal management

Content management

Bid management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial services experience

Written communication

Attention to detail

AI tools

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department

The Senior Specialist, Proposal Management is responsible for managing and delivering high-quality RFPs (Requests for Proposal), RFIs (Requests for Information), DDQs (Due Diligence Questionnaires), and other client and prospect-facing submissions. Working closely with Sales, Product, Relationship Management, Operations, and Subject Matter Experts, the role ensures accurate, compelling, and timely proposal responses while driving continuous improvement through innovation, process enhancement, and the adoption of emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other proposal responses, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Analyze client requirements and develop tailored, accurate, and compelling written responses.
• Partner with Sales, Product, Relationship Management, Operations, and subject matter experts to support proposal development.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines through effective project planning, prioritization, time management, and change management.
• Review proposal content to ensure accuracy, consistency, compliance, and attention to detail.
• Maintain and enhance proposal content libraries and knowledge management resources.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to gather information, resolve issues, and ensure alignment throughout the proposal process.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency and proposal quality.
• Support the adoption and utilization of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to improve proposal creation and content management.
• Share knowledge and provide guidance and support to team members as required.

Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience of overall professional experience, including at relevant proposal, content management, or bid management experience.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• Strong project management capabilities, including change management, prioritization, organization, and deadline management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships across functional teams.
• Excellent written communication, comprehension, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and compelling content.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and risk identification.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, process improvement, and continuous enhancement of team practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to improve efficiency and content quality.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. This includes Skilled Worker visas, Global Business Mobility routes, Graduate visas, Youth Mobility Scheme, High Potential Individual visas, Scale-up Worker visas, Temporary Worker visas, and other employer-sponsored visa categories.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve. Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center or call 1-800-807-0302 (North America), [phone] (Asia Pacific), 1800-425-0333 (India), [phone] (Europe, Middle East and Africa) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

APAC/INDIA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

Canada EEO STATEMENT

Northern Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring and other employment decisions at Northern Trust are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

EMEA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and practice of Northern Trust to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Northern Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or age. All employment decisions will be made in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our obligations under the law and codes of practice. This includes human resources’ decisions relating to recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, transfers, promotions and access to learning and development.

USA EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of The Northern Trust Company to afford equal opportunity in all phases of employment without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic tests and information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO Know Your Rights (U.S.)