Assistant Vice President, Senior RFP Analyst

Income Research; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Income Research + Management, a Boston-based investment firm, seeks an AVP, Senior RFP Analyst to support the Marketing Information Team. You will craft responses to RFPs, DDQs, and regulatory questionnaires, ensuring accuracy and strong business writing.

The role provides exposure to buy-side fixed income, opportunities to work with Investment and Client Service teams, and a hybrid work model with four days on-site per week.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment industry experience with at least 3 years of RFP writing.
• Superior communication skills - verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with PowerPoint and SharePoint a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple high priority requests and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Vet, coordinate, produce, and submit RFPs and other questionnaires with proper content and formatting.
• Populate and conduct data integrity checks of investment-related databases.
• Provide peer reviews for questionnaire work.
• Leverage Excel-based internal reports for data.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to create and update responses.

Skills

RFP writing

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

eVestment

Morningstar

Job description

Income Research + Management is a Boston-based, privately owned, investment grade fixed income asset management firm.

IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strives to provide best-in-class client service to our 900+ institutional and private wealth clients. Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full time professionals and currently manages over $135+ Billion in assets. IR+M has a fast-paced, open office environment that is driven by a motivated and collaborative workforce. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement.

IR+M delivers strong performance and consistent results through a rigorous, bottom-up security selection process and strides to provide best-in-class client service to our 900+ institutional and private wealth clients. Founded in 1987 and located in the heart of Boston’s financial district, IR+M employs 200+ full time professionals and currently manages over $135+ Billion in assets. IR+M has a fast-paced, open office environment that is driven by a motivated and collaborative workforce. We offer industry-leading benefits, as well as a challenging, collegial, and rewarding workplace with high levels of employee engagement.

We operate a hybrid work model that will mix days with your team in the office and remote work, leveraging first class technology solutions.

Job Description

The AVP, Senior RFP Analyst position plays a key role within the Marketing Information Team (MIT), helping to develop, execute, and oversee questionnaires related to supporting our new and existing business efforts. The AVP, Senior RFP Analyst will be primarily focused on responding to questionnaires (including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Due Diligence Questionnaires, Regulatory Questionnaires ((including 15cs) and similar business-related requests) and certain database population and review. RFPs and investment-related databases are an integral part of our business development process; this position requires an individual with high attention to detail, excellent time management, and strong, demonstrated business writing skills.

This position offers exposure to all aspects of buy-side fixed income asset management and will include regular interaction with all areas of IR+M including the Investment and Client Service Teams.

Job duties and Responsibilities

Vet, coordinate, produce, and submit Request for Proposals (RFPs) and other business-related questionnaires: this includes ensuring proper content and formatting prior to final completion

Populate and conduct data integrity checks of investment-related database platforms, ensuring accurate and timely updates

Provide peer reviews for questionnaire work completed by other members of the Marketing Information Team

Leverage Excel-based internal reports for data

Collaborate with subject-matter experts around the firm to create custom responses and confirm existing responses as needed

Update content library with current responses, and proactively identify changes to language and positioning that will create compelling responses

Participate in ad-hoc projects and other team/business initiatives

Required Skills and Experience

5+ years of investment industry experience with at least 3 years of RFP writing required

Superior communication skills - verbal and written

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and SharePoint a plus

Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

Ability to work on multiple high priority requests simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities

Collaborative mindset and ability to work and communicate effectively within a cross-functional team Environment

Experience with online databases and software (eVestment, Morningstar, investment consultant-specific platforms) preferred but not necessary

Experience with proposal software programs preferred but not necessary

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree Required

What we offer you

Joining the IR+M team is an opportunity to experience a unique and exciting culture and work environment. On a daily basis our employees are encouraged to personify our Core Values; working in a manner that emphasizes investment, respect, positivity, and motivation across the business and in delivering results for our clients.

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Hybrid work environment allowing individuals to build strong bonds with colleagues in the office mixed with remote work capability
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings - 401(k) plan with a safe harbor contribution (3%), a company discretionary contribution (12%), and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $15k annually
• $5,000 Referral bonus for employees who refer new hires
• Business-casual environment
• Generous paid time off upon hire - including 20 days of vacation, 2 wellness days, unlimited sick time plus eight paid company holidays and 2 floating days each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time - 2 days per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs - including paid parental and family leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Fitness, health, and composting reimbursements

In addition to the opportunity to participate in a discretionary bonus program, the salary range below describes the estimated minimum to maximum base salary range for a position of this level. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate and may vary based upon but not limited to relevant experience, licensure requirements, certifications, skill set, and other business and organizational needs.

Base Salary Range

$100,000- 120,000

Annual Performance Bonus

This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer. IR+M is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

IR+M operates in a hybrid model. This role requires on-site presence 4 days a week.

As of 6/30/26 unless otherwise stated. Personnel Data as of 8/24/26.

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