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Russell Investments · 3 weeks ago

Investment Writer (RFP Proposals)

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Russell Investments is a globally recognized asset manager, seeking a driven RFP writer with a strong understanding of the investment management industry. The role involves leading proposal development, collaborating with sales and client service teams, and managing the proposal process to create competitive proposals.

Financial Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Investment writingProposal developmentProject managementMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatResearch skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

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 cooperation, overcome barriers, or gain agreement for proposals and ideas

Able to take ownership for ensuring outcomes are achieved, even when this is outside of direct responsibility

Have strong research skills using a variety of electronic systems and tools, both proprietary and third-party

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat

Knowledge of Qvidian database is a plus

Dedication to the firm's values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor