Jobs, fresher vacancy - RFP Writer - Asset Management • UK

Company: NT Management Services Limited

UK

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Role/ Department:We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate to join the Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) RFP team based in Canary Wharf, London. The NTAM RFP team is responsible for the completion of RFP’s, DDQ’s and other questionnaires or databases for investment consultants, prospects and clients as part of the new business process and client support for the EMEA and APAC regions.The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to demonstrate initiative, exceptional time management and organisational skills. With a desire to develop your career within Asset Management, this role would be particularly suited to an individual with previous RFP experience. Demonstrating an exceptional work ethic, the successful candidate will liaise closely with multiple departments and stakeholders throughout Northern Trust to co-ordinate and project manage requests whilst developing a thorough knowledge of the company’s products, strategies, structure and unique selling points to add value to the RFP delivery process. The key responsibilities of the role include:Follow RFP processes to complete high calibre standard and non-standard RFPs, RFIs, Consultant Questionnaires and potentially Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs).Adding value to the RFP process using an understanding of regional/local client/prospect investment and regulatory requirements and completing the task within the stated timeframe.Create robust audit trails for reviewed content by Subject Matter Experts and critically review standard content for optimum quality.Work on multiple deadlines concurrently.Maintain and analyse metrics.Maintain the Qvidian database for the EMEA and APAC regions with an understanding of regional requirements and ability to use a critical eye to ensure quality is maintained and content stays fresh in a timely manner if and when required.Maintain Consultant Databases if and when required.Manage the process for business unit invoices.Assist RFP Manager and wider team with general ad-hoc requests.Skills/ Qualifications:With a desire to develop your career within Asset Management, this role would be particularly suited to an individual with previous RFP experience. Education to Degree level preferably in finance or economics with strong knowledge of general asset management topics.Analytical skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.Proficiency with statistical information and ability to interpret financial data.Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency and initiative when responding to short deadlines.The competencies that need to be demonstrable for this role include: Excellence in executionExcellence in communicationTime management skillsAdaptability/flexibilityAnalytical skillsHigh ethical standardsCreativityResourcefulnessTeam based approachWorking with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.