Assistant Manager - Request For Proposal Writer
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Based in Bangalore but has global and regional support responsibilities in the context of the global Request For Proposal function.
- The operating environment is driven by client needs, often involving significant cross-border collaboration with Request For Proposal Team colleagues in other regions; and willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
- Client documents such as Request For Proposal, Request For Informations and Due Diligence Questionnaires are content- and data-intensive and usually have tight deadlines that are not set by Request For Proposal. This requires constant and careful work planning and management, managing the expectations of stakeholders, clear communication, and attention to detail.
- It also often requires problem-solving skills relating to interpretation and data availability, to produce high quality client documents in a limited timeframe.
- The Request For Proposals Writer role is critical to the new business process, playing an instrumental role in the achievement of growth ambitions.
- The Request For Proposals Team leads and completes Request For Proposal, Request For Informations and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) for Institutional and Wholesale clients and consultants globally and encompassing a wide and diverse range of asset classes, investment strategies and funds.
- Works closely with internal stakeholders/subject matter experts to ensure high quality articulation to clients investment philosophy, capabilities, processes, investment vehicles and the firm’s competitive advantages.
- Partners with Request For Proposals colleagues in other regions to support cross-border Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), Request For Informations and other client documents.
- This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced Request For Proposals skills and knowledge of capabilities, working closely with experienced and senior team colleagues, and to take on expanded responsibilities and projects over time.
- Overall experience of 0-2 year preferably in the Asset Management and Capital Markets industry
- Knowledge of financial products & their role in the Asset and wealth management business
- Knowledge of financial markets, macro-economic environment, theory, tools and strategies
- Experience in handling Pre-sales activities. Proven experience in handling end-to-end completion of Request For Information, Request For Proposals and Due Diligence activities
- Experience or ability to adopt remote working model. Proven ability to prioritize workload effectively in line with business priorities
- Willingness to own work and problems and see through to completion and use own initiative to resolve issues
- Evidence of delivery in a similar role within a global organization would be an added advantage
- Experience in using technology to improve business outcomes
- Post Graduation / MBA / or equivalent qualification; Chartered Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Management, Environmental (FRM), Social and Governance (ESG) Certification - (completed or pursuing)