Senior Writer - Proposals Management

126 Northern Operating Srvs Asia; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,440,000 - 2,160,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust in Manila is seeking a Senior Specialist to lead end-to-end RFPs, RFIs, and DDQs, coordinating with Sales, Product, Relationship Management, Operations, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality proposals.

The role emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, content management, and the adoption of emerging technologies including AI-enabled tools, requiring 5–7 years of experience and strong written communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of overall professional experience, including 3+ years in relevant experience.
• Financial industry experience preferred.
• Strong project management capability, including change management, prioritization, and time management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across functional teams.
• Excellent written communication, comprehension, and analytical skills, with a strong focus on content quality, attention to detail, innovation, and process enhancement.
• Proficiency is Word, Excel, Adobe and Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Word/Excel/Adobe/Microsoft Copilot

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

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 Summary

The Senior Specialist manages and delivers high-quality RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and other prospect and client-facing content. The role coordinates complex proposal processes, partners with cross-functional stakeholders, ensures accuracy and timely delivery, and supports continuous improvement through innovation and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

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

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of overall professional experience, including 3+ years in relevant experience.
• Financial industry experience preferred.
• Strong project management capability, including change management, prioritization, and time management.
• Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across functional teams.
• Excellent written communication, comprehension, and analytical skills, with a strong focus on content quality, attention to detail, innovation, and process enhancement.
• Proficiency is Word, Excel, Adobe and Microsoft Copilot.

Key Competencies

• Project Management: Change management, time management, strategic prioritization, deadline management, organization
• Stakeholder Management: Cross-functional collaboration, influence, and alignment
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy, quality assurance, and risk identification
• Comprehension & Communication: Strong writing skills; ability to interpret RFPs and complex content, communicate with stakeholders
• Innovation: Emerging technologies, AI adoption, and process enhancement

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 you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

About Our Manila Office

The Northern Trust Manila office celebrated a decade of excellence in 2024. Through agility, resiliency, innovation, and excellence, they have evolved into a dynamic hub with diverse capabilities and a thriving workforce of over 1,200 - driving meaningful impact and sustainable growth.

Terms and Conditions

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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 under 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.