Investment Management - RFP Writer - Associate to Senior Associate

Morgan Stanley; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

JOB LEVEL

Associate (Professional)

TIER

NA

Investment Management - RFP Writer - Associate to Senior Associate

Location: London

The BDS (“Business Development Services”) team, part of MSIM’s Distribution team, supports investment teams, consultant relations, and institutional and intermediary new business acquisition efforts. The RFP Writer is responsible for the project management and completion 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. The RFP Writer is responsible for maintaining stock language in our database (Loopio). BDS 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.

What will you be doing?

• Completion of RFPs/RFIs/DDQs utilizing best practices.
• Specialize in an asset class/strategies.
• Maintenance of the strategy section of RFP database (Loopio), as assigned, to ensure all information is refreshed regularly.
• Contribution towards ongoing efficiency and quality improvement.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• RFP writing experience within the asset management industry.
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to focus on small details while maintaining the 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 organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable: IMC

What you can expect from Morgan Stanley:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors, and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect, and cross-collaboration. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role, it may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.

Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm.