Investment Writer; RFP Proposals

Position: Investment Writer (RFP Proposals)
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Seattle time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-03725# Business Unit:

Global Distribution Operations# Salary Range:$80,000 USD - $90,000 USDSpecific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.#

Job Description:

Whether you're an emerging professional with a few years of experience or a seasoned RFP writer seeking your next challenge, this role offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end proposal development, contribute to strategic sales efforts, and collaborate with global teams to help win business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, commercially savvy, RFP writer with a strong understanding of the investment management industry to join a globally recognized asset manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the sales and client service teams to create compelling and competitive proposals and win business.

The RFP Writer will be accountable for leading all aspects of the proposal process from start to final copy, often under very tight deadlines. Responsibilities include interviewing subject matter experts, writing/editing answers, assigning tasks, gathering data from multiple sources (not all centralized), and working closely with a variety of teams. This position requires the ability to navigate complex workflows, engaging effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels across key business units including sales, strategy, investment division, client service, product, compliance, legal, risk, operations, finance, IT, and HR.
** The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:
**** Proposal project management:
*** Working alongside the sales lead, serving as project manager and leader writer for multiple concurrent RFPs, including overseeing the proposal process from start to finish.
* Completing high-quality materials (including custom proposals, RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and surveys) for prospects and clients.
* Ensuring project deadlines are effectively prioritized and all internal and external deadlines are met.
* Customizing standard answers from our global Qvidian database and writing fresh and persuasive content for new questions that articulate Russell Investments’ value proposition and competitive advantage.
* Editing responses received from various stakeholders.
* Effectively applying knowledge of Russell Investments’ products and services to ensure high quality RFP output.
* Regularly review and enhance content to improve response quality and consistency.
* Ensuring Qvidian database content is current.
* Supporting initiatives of the RFP Team, including improving processes and content.
** Relationship management:
*** Working in close collaboration with sales and client service teams and counterparts in other regions.
* Interviewing and liaising with internal subject matter experts in various departments such as investments, product, finance, compliance, risk, legal, marketing, etc.
* Managing competing interests and multiple, concurrent projects.
** The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following:
*** Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing preferred
* 2-6 years experience as an investment/RFP writer or in a commercial role within the financial services industry is essential.
* Comprehension of investment concepts and asset classes.
* Strong project management skills and attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong grammar skills.
* Able to gather data points from disparate sources.
* Able to work collaboratively across departments, using a variety of approaches to gain…