Investment Writer (Proposal Writer)

RFP Writer

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 :

The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following :

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.