Global Client Solutions: Biz Dev & Proposals Associate

Cambridge Associates LLC.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Associates LLC in Boston is seeking a Global Client Solutions Associate to support business development and client relationship activities. You will assist with RFPs, proposals, pitch materials, and prospect meeting readiness, collaborating with Client Directors and investment professionals to present compelling materials.

The role emphasizes strong project management, attention to detail, polished communication, and a client-service orientation as you help coordinate across teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in BD support, client service, proposals, RFP coordination.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and coordinate across a range of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in investments, private clients, and business development within a professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Support business development efforts for the three firm investment practices, with a focus on coordination, execution, and follow-through across new business opportunities.
• Facilitate the RFP process, including managing timelines, coordinating inputs, tracking deliverables, and helping ensure high-quality submissions.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, pitch materials, prospect meeting documents, and related business development content.
• Coordinate with Client Directors, investment professionals, and other internal stakeholders to gather and organize materials needed for prospect meetings and presentations.
• Help maintain a high level of quality control across business development materials, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with firm messaging.
• Track prospect activity, pipeline updates, and next steps in relevant internal systems.
• Support follow-up activities after prospect meetings, including coordination of materials, action items, and internal debriefs.
• Contribute to efficient and well-organized business development processes across the practice.
• Manage deadlines and workflow for proposal and RFP responses across multiple concurrent opportunities.
• Draft and assemble core components of proposals and presentation materials in partnership with senior team members and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate review and approval processes for external-facing materials.
• Maintain organized files, templates, and supporting content for reuse across proposals and pitches.
• Help tailor materials to prospect needs, meeting objectives, and audience context.
• Support selected day-to-day activities for private client relationships as needed.
• Help coordinate meeting logistics, follow-up items, and internal communication related to client activity.
• Participate in client meetings and help document takeaways and next steps.
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings and ongoing relationship needs.
• Help ensure timely follow-through on client requests in coordination with internal teams.
• Work across Client Directors, business development, investment teams, and other colleagues to support coordinated execution.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and other internal systems related to prospects, proposals, and client activity.
• Help manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple workstreams.
• Support special projects and other ad hoc initiatives as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client service

RFP coordination

Proposal preparation

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Presentation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Presentation tools

Job description

Cambridge Associates LLC in Boston is seeking a Global Client Solutions Associate to support business development and client relationship activities. You will assist with RFPs, proposals, pitch materials, and prospect meeting readiness, collaborating with Client Directors and investment professionals to present compelling materials.

The role emphasizes strong project management, attention to detail, polished communication, and a client-service orientation as you help coordinate across teams and