RFP Manager
London
Permanent
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Heading up a sizeable RFP Team for a leading asset management firm
Instrumental role within the business and scope for development and growth
About Our Client
The business are one of the leading brands within the wealth management space. They are looking to hire an enterprising individual to support the development of the firm's marketing opportunities through the provision of supervision, direction and leadership of the RFP team. Based in London or Scotland (with regular travel to Scotland needed if candidate cannot relocate).
Job Description
Responsibilities of the RFP Manager:
- Clear and appropriate apportionment of responsibilities and resources in the team
- Management of direct and indirect reports, including performance, training, development and appraisals
- Establishment and maintenance of appropriate systems, controls and records
- Oversee the production of RFPs and other questionnaires that support new business growth
- Oversee workflow and allocation, ensuring work has been allocated fairly and appropriately
- Be available as an escalation point for pushing back on work or deadlines
- Engage with key stakeholders to ensure team workloads are manageable
- Ensure the team receive the right level of support from SMEs
- Ensure integrity of marketing data used in questionnaires, internal systems and MI.
- Maintain knowledge of current regulatory and industry developments and consider their impact on the team
- Proactively contribute and drive forward ideas and proposals on Marketing RFP team activities
- Develop operational improvements to increase efficiency, reduce risk and improve quality in team processes
- Assist in department/inter-departmental projects as required
- Technically approve RFP financial promotions
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate for the RFP Manager role:
- Must have led teams within the RFP space
- IOC and IMC (desirable)
Experience and Knowledge:
- Experience of RFP writing in the asset management industry
- Experience of managing large teams, delivering feedback and dealing with difficult conversations
- Experience of building effective relationships with key stakeholders
Abilities and Skills:
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to motivate and manage personnel and resources effectively
- Excellent negotiating and influencing skills
- Strategic thinking and decisiveness
- Ability to prioritise own and team's workload
- Relationship building and stakeholder management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner
- Show initiative and lead by example
- Highly motivated, confident, credible and trustworthy
- Will have worked in financial services industry
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and package.