Manager - Request for Proposal Writer

HSBC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in Bengaluru seeks an experienced RFP/RFI/DDQ writer to support institutional and wholesale client responses across multiple asset classes. You will collaborate with SMEs to shape accurate content and deliver timely, high-quality submissions.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in related roles, strong English writing skills, and a solid understanding of investment products and regulatory requirements. This role emphasizes attention to detail and stakeholder management in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ post-graduation experience in RFP/RFI/DDQ writing or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end RFP processes and regulatory requirements.
• Solid understanding of investment products, asset classes, and institutional client expectations.
• Knowledge of performance and reporting systems and institutional standards (e.g., GIPS).
• Excellent English writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project, organizational and time-management abilities to multitask under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and complete RFPs, RFIs and DDQs for Institutional and Wholesale clients and consultants globally, across multiple asset classes and strategies.
• Deliver high-quality, client-ready responses that articulate our investment philosophy, capabilities and competitive advantages.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather, validate and shape content and data.
• Collaborate cross-border with RFP colleagues to deliver regional and global submissions, including shared DDQs and client documents.
• Plan and manage work effectively in a deadline-driven environment, balancing multiple requests and shifting priorities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, progress updates and proactive issue escalation where needed.
• Apply strong attention to detail and problem-solving to address interpretation gaps, data availability issues and compliance considerations.
• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of RFP processes, content quality and team efficiency.

Skills

RFP writing

RFI writing

Stakeholder management

English writing

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Some Careers Have More Impact Than Others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realize their ambitions.

In This Role, You Will Be

• Lead and complete RFPs, RFIs and DDQs for Institutional and Wholesale clients and consultants globally, across multiple asset classes and strategies.
• Support HSBC Asset Management’s growth ambitions by delivering high-quality, client-ready responses that articulate our investment philosophy, capabilities and competitive advantages.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather, validate and shape accurate content and data.
• Collaborate cross-border with RFP colleagues in other regions to deliver regional and global submissions, including shared DDQs and client documents.
• Plan and manage work effectively in a deadline-driven environment, balancing multiple requests and shifting priorities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication, progress updates and proactive issue escalation where needed.
• Apply strong attention to detail and problem-solving to address interpretation gaps, data availability issues and compliance considerations.
• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement of RFP processes, content quality and team efficiency.

To Be Successful You Will Be

• Have 3–6 years’ post-graduation experience in a relevant role (e.g., RFP/RFI/DDQ writing, client reporting, product specialist support, or institutional proposals).
• Bring strong hands-on experience with RFPs, RFIs and DDQs, including applicable regulatory/compliance requirements and end-to-end delivery processes.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of investment products, asset classes, markets and institutional/wholesale client expectations.
• Have working knowledge of performance and reporting systems, third-party databases and institutional standards (e.g., GIPS).
• Communicate clearly and confidently in English (written and spoken), with strong investment writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Show excellent project, organisational and time-management capability—able to multitask, prioritise, and maintain high quality under tight deadlines.

You’ll achieve more at HSBC

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