• Write tailored, persuasive and high-quality responses to RFPs to support the firm’s business development efforts across the globe.
• Utilize the firm's tools and databases as well as collaborate with teams across the organization to craft differentiated, well positioned responses; ensure that questions are comprehensively answered and that written responses are appropriately customized for the specific opportunity.
• Manage a structured, organized RFP process that incorporates stakeholder inputs, reviews and strict deadlines.
• Develop a strong knowledge base of the firm's products, asset classes, investment approach and other aspects of the corporate platform to effectively understand and respond to prospect and client requests.
• Work closely with the RFP team to help support and build out the firm’s RFP process and marketing materials (e.g., database maintenance, updating standardized content, strategy overviews, etc.).
• Assist the Business Development & Client Service team with ad hoc projects. 
• Periodically provide analysis on peer group of managers.
• Complete monthly or quarterly recurring DDQs and RFIs for investment consultants and clients.

Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience such as investment consulting, institutional client service, new business proposal (RFP) writing, institutional marketing or project management.
• BA/BS degree required.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail in writing and editing documents is key.
• Must work well in a team environment, excellent interpersonal skills to engage senior professionals and liaise with global teams across the firm.
• Highly motivated self-starter, with a drive for personal/professional development.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines. 
• A European language would be beneficial, but not a necessity.