MSIM - RFP Writer - Proposal Strategist - Associate/Senior Associate

MSIM - RFP Writer - Proposal Strategist - Associate/Senior Associate Job Number: 3215572Posting Date: Jun 15, 2022Primary Location: Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-LondonJob: Sales & MarketingEmployment Type: Full TimeJob Level: Senior Associate DescriptionMorgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), with $1.6 trillion in assets under management as at 31 December 2021, is a client-centric organisation dedicated to providing investment and risk-management solutions to a wide range of investors and institutions including corporations, pension plans, intermediaries, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, endowments and foundations, governments and consultant partners worldwide. With over four decades of asset management experience, our investment strategies span the risk/return spectrum across geographies, investment styles and asset classes, including equity, fixed income, alternatives and private markets. MSIM offers its clients personalised attention, the intelligence and creativity of some of the brightest professionals in the industry, and access to the global resources of Morgan Stanley. Position Description We are looking for a career-minded Proposal Strategist with a global perspective to join our Business Development Services (BDS) team. BDS supports MSIM’s investment teams, consultant relations, institutional and intermediary new business acquisition efforts. Proposal Strategists are responsible for the project management and completions of RFPs, RFIs and DDQs; collaborating with investment teams, sales and various stakeholders throughout the business to manage their execution. This includes creating compelling strategic value propositions, writing new content, and editing existing responses to tailor them for individual prospects. Proposal Strategists are responsible for maintaining stock language in our database (Qvidian). Members work in a fast paced collaborative team environment. The successful candidate has experience in or knowledge of the investment management industry. Experience with RFP writing and sophisticated investment industry knowledge is desired. Responsibilities • Completion of RFPs/RFIs/DDQs utilising best practice • Specialise in an asset class/strategies • Maintenance of the strategy section of RFP database (Qvidian), as assigned, to ensure all information is refreshed regularly • Contribution towards on-going efficiency and quality improvement • Perform related duties as assigned QualificationsEssential: • RFP writing experience within the asset management industry • Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills • Ability to focus on small details while maintaining larger picture • Ability to think and write from a prospect’s perspective • Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with sales, investment professionals and SMEs • Ability to work independently but also function as a key contributor in a collaborative team • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and deliver outstanding work products under tight deadlines • Strong organisational and analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Desirable • IMC