RFP Writer

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title : RFP Writer

Business Unit : Client Experience

Location : Charlotte, NC

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers.

Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets.

A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

The Global RFP Team is responsible for responding to detailed Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI) and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ) primarily from the Institutional segment of the investment management industry.

The RFP writer is responsible for sourcing, creating and maintaining responses to product specific questions (public / private fixed income, alternatives, ESG) and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of company-level language in all external documents.

This involves working with client service, business development, product development and other functional business areas (operations, compliance, risk, legal), across our global locations.

Primary Responsibilities

• To assist the company in raising assets by developing, maintaining and distributing clear, accurate, consistent, and persuasive firm and product information for use in formal institutional and wealth business proposals.
• Primary responsibilities include the completion of requests for proposals (RFPs) and requests for information (RFIs) for institutional and wealth clients globally to agreed deadlines, maintaining and disseminating product and firm information through the RFP database and assisting the Global Business Development Group, Client Service and Client Portfolio Management teams with any requests for information they have.
• Ensure adherence to the formal RFP production, back-up and review process within the given client deadline.
• Manage internal deadlines for those involved in the process, from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) input across the company, as well as business development and client portfolio management / investment review of each response.
• Ensure that answers in RFPs are accurate and present the investment case for Barings in the best light at all times. Ensure that the competitive advantages of the company and our products come across strongly in RFPs.
• Keep updated with changes within the firm, product and industry, ensuring changes are reflected in RFPs and the RFP database.

Ensure information flow through the RFP team.

Respond to requests for assistance from Global Business Development Group, Client Service, Client Portfolio Management, and other colleagues.

Own and disseminate accurate product and firm information.

• Assist in the on-going enhancement and maintenance of the RFP database of responses. Demonstrate strong writing ability to draft any new content required.
• Work with client portfolio managers, investment managers and other content owners / SMEs to ensure accurate, consistent and compelling content
• Develop the RFP team’s profile with the investment, client portfolio management, and distribution teams; build relationships and develop strong knowledge of products and marketing and sales initiatives.

Participate proactively in team projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Related work experience in the asset management, financial services, or capital markets industry. Bachelor’s degree required.
• RPF process / project management experience - possess good working knowledge, solid background, and broad understanding of the proposal writing process.
• Self-starter must be able to operate at a high level, prioritize key tasks, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills - must have the ability to work independently on complex projects at a high level of proficiency.
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative global team - may act as a project / team lead and provide guidance / training to staff or provide business expertise to other associates or business units.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task in an environment of change, express willingness to learn about our business and products.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and complete tasks that have high visibility.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent writing, editing, document formatting, and proofreading skills.
• Experience with proposal writing software - Loopio, Qvidian, RFPIO, Rocket Docs (PMAPS)

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority / Female / Age / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Individual with Disability / Protected Veteran.

We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including :

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
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