Bid Manager Duration: 12-months Rate: £450 - £550 p/d (outside IR35) Location: Remote with occasional visit to Warwick office Job Summary The Bid Manager will coordinate and manage bid teams (consisting of subject matter experts, bid writers and commercial leads) to develop compelling written and financial submissions that help us secure projects. They will efficiently deliver, leading and producing medium-value bids, end-to-end, while keeping in line with the bid governance procedures. The BM will coordinate inputs into the cost model, arrange cost reviews and document changes/decisions made. The BM will monitor progress of the written submission and ensure appropriate reviews have taken place. Key Deliverables Work closely with the Sales team, Subject Matter Experts and Technical and Commercial leads within the business to develop compelling written and financial responses. Deliver efficient end to end management & production of timely, high quality and ultimately successful Bids and Proposals in keeping with the Bid procedures. Promote improvements in the quality of Bids and Proposals, ensuring that best practice approaches to developing and producing Bids and Proposals are always pursued. Continually monitor the costs being incurred by the business throughout the Bid process and seek on-going measurable improvements in the company s return on Bid investment . Support relationships with existing and potential customers including (Post Covid restrictions) site-based meetings and presentations. Responsibilities Leading and developing Bid winning strategies in partnership with the opportunity owner & business heads Producing material from Go/No Go stage through to deal review, Bid submission & win / loss reviews Post Bid submission support including preparation of Bid presentations Support the Programme Director with workload planning, bid forecasting, cost and win / loss tracking & reporting. Bid and Proposal reviews won & lost including recommendations for improvement. Ensure the Bid wiki (Bid library) is updated and maintained with information from Bids you have led Share lessons learnt with the bid teams Qualifications/Skills APMP or equivalent qualification (or demonstrable evidence of working towards this). Strong Microsoft Office skills. ITT Quality response writing skills. ITT Cost response financial skills. Extensive experience of managing and leading a Bid team (often virtual), driving efficiencies, reviews and continual improvement ultimately leading to an improved Bid / Success conversion rate. Strong project management and organisational skills. Financially astute with ability to create & interpret financial reports and models. A proven ability to write and Red Review answers to tender questions to a winning standard. Demonstrable experience of winning as part of high performing and efficient Bid team. Proven experience of leading & delivering high and medium-value bids, ideally in a services or solutions environment. Demonstrable intellectual capacity to develop and deliver simple solutions to complex challenges. Ability to present, persuade and influence at all levels via strong interpersonal communications skills. Broad understanding of Telecommunications and IT products, technologies and services, including the operational, commercial and financial aspects. Experience of leading and producing winning Bids and Proposals to the Private and Public Sector in an environment such as Communications Service Provider, Higher Education, Defence and Emergency Services markets. For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.
Jul 22, 2025
Contractor
Bid Manager Duration: 12-months Rate: £450 - £550 p/d (outside IR35) Location: Remote with occasional visit to Warwick office Job Summary The Bid Manager will coordinate and manage bid teams (consisting of subject matter experts, bid writers and commercial leads) to develop compelling written and financial submissions that help us secure projects. They will efficiently deliver, leading and producing medium-value bids, end-to-end, while keeping in line with the bid governance procedures. The BM will coordinate inputs into the cost model, arrange cost reviews and document changes/decisions made. The BM will monitor progress of the written submission and ensure appropriate reviews have taken place. Key Deliverables Work closely with the Sales team, Subject Matter Experts and Technical and Commercial leads within the business to develop compelling written and financial responses. Deliver efficient end to end management & production of timely, high quality and ultimately successful Bids and Proposals in keeping with the Bid procedures. Promote improvements in the quality of Bids and Proposals, ensuring that best practice approaches to developing and producing Bids and Proposals are always pursued. Continually monitor the costs being incurred by the business throughout the Bid process and seek on-going measurable improvements in the company s return on Bid investment . Support relationships with existing and potential customers including (Post Covid restrictions) site-based meetings and presentations. Responsibilities Leading and developing Bid winning strategies in partnership with the opportunity owner & business heads Producing material from Go/No Go stage through to deal review, Bid submission & win / loss reviews Post Bid submission support including preparation of Bid presentations Support the Programme Director with workload planning, bid forecasting, cost and win / loss tracking & reporting. Bid and Proposal reviews won & lost including recommendations for improvement. Ensure the Bid wiki (Bid library) is updated and maintained with information from Bids you have led Share lessons learnt with the bid teams Qualifications/Skills APMP or equivalent qualification (or demonstrable evidence of working towards this). Strong Microsoft Office skills. ITT Quality response writing skills. ITT Cost response financial skills. Extensive experience of managing and leading a Bid team (often virtual), driving efficiencies, reviews and continual improvement ultimately leading to an improved Bid / Success conversion rate. Strong project management and organisational skills. Financially astute with ability to create & interpret financial reports and models. A proven ability to write and Red Review answers to tender questions to a winning standard. Demonstrable experience of winning as part of high performing and efficient Bid team. Proven experience of leading & delivering high and medium-value bids, ideally in a services or solutions environment. Demonstrable intellectual capacity to develop and deliver simple solutions to complex challenges. Ability to present, persuade and influence at all levels via strong interpersonal communications skills. Broad understanding of Telecommunications and IT products, technologies and services, including the operational, commercial and financial aspects. Experience of leading and producing winning Bids and Proposals to the Private and Public Sector in an environment such as Communications Service Provider, Higher Education, Defence and Emergency Services markets. For more information on this role, please contact Scarlet Wilson.
Underwriter Leatherhead, Surrey Why work for us? Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum A workplace pension scheme Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead office 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata) Private health and dental cover Support and investment in your personal development 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders What we do Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing. We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of , a Glassdoor rating of 4.4 and a Silver Sustainability medal. The Role This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we re hiring an Underwriter to help us continue this success. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people. Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, you ll assess loan applications from partners, providing commercially based lending decisions, ensuring that these decisions comply with regulations and PCL processes. You will also: - Underwrite cases within your individual mandate, adhering to policies and internal and external service level agreements - Participate in the underwriting of renewals, requesting additional information as required - Participate in analysis and preparation of large value cases, providing recommendations - Review customer credit reports, balance sheets, accounts and cash flow models to assess level of risk, underwriting appropriately - Work collaboratively with the sales team and partners to understand requirements, developing business opportunities within the risk appetite of the company - Continuously look for improvements to processes to maximise relationships Who we are looking for If you re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work collaboratively with others and are looking to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience. To be successful as our underwriter, you will already have experience within a similar credit underwriting position. - You have the ability to cope with large volumes - You are able to read unaudited balance sheets, cash flow statements and other financial reports - You re highly numerate and display high levels of accuracy and attention to detail - You re able to clearly and concisely summarise proposal - It would be ideal if you have experience of instalment credit We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to (url removed) If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage. Premium Credit are an equal opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We are open to part-time working and job share. By submitting your application, you agree that Premium Credit may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. To view our Privacy Notice please go to: (url removed)> All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. So, if role appeals to you and you re looking to join an industry-leading organisation, please apply. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply? And if you re in a job share just apply as a pair. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a number of suitable candidates. All applicants will be advised if the vacancy closes early. We are not engaging agency support for this role and respectfully ask that agencies do not submit unsolicited candidate details to Premium Credit Limited in relation to this role.
Mar 09, 2025
Full time
Underwriter Leatherhead, Surrey Why work for us? Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum A workplace pension scheme Hybrid working, with collaborative days in our Leatherhead office 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to purchase and sell up to 5 days holiday per year (pro rata) Private health and dental cover Support and investment in your personal development 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders What we do Premium Credit is the leading provider of insurance premium finance and a range of annually charged services, including tax, regulatory and accountancy fees, sports season tickets, memberships and school fees in the UK and Ireland. We are a multi award winning business lending more than £4.5 billion to over 2.5 million customers through a network of almost three thousand partners- and growing. We are a successful business with a Trustpilot rating of 4.5, a Net Promoter Score of , a Glassdoor rating of 4.4 and a Silver Sustainability medal. The Role This is an exciting time of growth for us, and we re hiring an Underwriter to help us continue this success. This is a great opportunity to develop a varied and rewarding career with a company that invests in, recognises and rewards its people. Reporting to the Underwriting Manager, you ll assess loan applications from partners, providing commercially based lending decisions, ensuring that these decisions comply with regulations and PCL processes. You will also: - Underwrite cases within your individual mandate, adhering to policies and internal and external service level agreements - Participate in the underwriting of renewals, requesting additional information as required - Participate in analysis and preparation of large value cases, providing recommendations - Review customer credit reports, balance sheets, accounts and cash flow models to assess level of risk, underwriting appropriately - Work collaboratively with the sales team and partners to understand requirements, developing business opportunities within the risk appetite of the company - Continuously look for improvements to processes to maximise relationships Who we are looking for If you re an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, able to work collaboratively with others and are looking to make a difference, this is a brilliant opportunity to advance your career to the next level with our sector-leading company. At Premium Credit, you will be supported to develop and expand your skills, knowledge and experience. To be successful as our underwriter, you will already have experience within a similar credit underwriting position. - You have the ability to cope with large volumes - You are able to read unaudited balance sheets, cash flow statements and other financial reports - You re highly numerate and display high levels of accuracy and attention to detail - You re able to clearly and concisely summarise proposal - It would be ideal if you have experience of instalment credit We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments or accommodations for applicants, so if you need assistance or support during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form or by sending an email to (url removed) If you are made an offer of employment you will be required to prove your eligibility to work in the UK before you start work. You must reside in the UK from the start date of this role; unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. To ensure you can work from home efficiently you will be asked to provide your internet speed at the application stage. Premium Credit are an equal opportunities employer with a strong and passionate commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. We are open to part-time working and job share. By submitting your application, you agree that Premium Credit may collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. To view our Privacy Notice please go to: (url removed)> All postholders will be subject to appropriate pre-employment vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment. So, if role appeals to you and you re looking to join an industry-leading organisation, please apply. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply? And if you re in a job share just apply as a pair. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we identify a number of suitable candidates. All applicants will be advised if the vacancy closes early. We are not engaging agency support for this role and respectfully ask that agencies do not submit unsolicited candidate details to Premium Credit Limited in relation to this role.
We are one of the market's fastest growing business transformation consultancies, with a pedigree of successfully engaging and delivering some of the largest and most complex transformation programme globally, enabled by SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce etc We partner with large international businesses, support them on their transformation journeys, defining IT strategies and designing future operating models. We are currently growing rapidly and are looking for a Bid Writer/Manager to join our leadership team on the next phase of our mission. You will have had a successful career to date within bid writing and editing and are looking to continue to grow and be challenged within a new environment offering you the chance to shape your role within a young and dynamic company. We are looking for someone who has strong experience in bid writing and editing within a consulting environment to manage the quality of submissions and actively work with our business unit leads to develop quality proposals and bids. You will be able to assess technical bid requirements and assist the business unit lead to shape our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for continuous improvement. You will conceptualise and create visual elements to help tell the story, whilst also contributing to the look and the feel' of our offering. You'll also support creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. What You'll Do as a Bid Writer/Manager Lead and manage in all aspects of proposal creation, management and submission including preparation, co-ordination, consistency, quality, compliance and completeness Manage proposal inputs and reviews against the bid schedule, ensure the winning strategy and win themes are articulated effectively throughout the bid response Lead the proposal kick off providing the authors and reviewers with clear instructions, timelines and templates Support the capture and bid teams in identifying win strategies, proposal solution design, and management of tender clarification logs Support proposal authors in creating comprehensive responses in line with proposal writing best practice (4-box approach, etc.), ensuring consistency throughout the proposal document Manage the proposal storyboards, section templates and undertake the final formatting and editing Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the team Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ's), Invitation to tender (ITT's) and case studies Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients' requirements Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant About You You are highly motivated, a self-starter (we won't be micro-managing you!), confident and a genuine team player, strong communicator with a personable demeaner and comfortable in changing environments. You are organised, focused and outcome oriented, having proven experience in delivering complex technology enabled transformation programmes. You are honest, trustworthy and have high levels of integrity a expect the same from us. What we can offer Hybrid role (Home Office, Client Office, Our Offices) Competitive basic & bonus scheme, generous holidays, pension contributions, personal development with investment in recognised training. Culture & Ethics We achieve our successes through teamwork and respect for our colleagues, clients, and the world around us. We look for positive people to join our team, who are ambitious and want to progress whilst being challenged, no day is the same, we take that head-on and embrace the opportunity to consistently learn. We understand the importance of employee wellbeing, so we encourage a positive life balance, and we also like to have some fun along the way.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
We are one of the market's fastest growing business transformation consultancies, with a pedigree of successfully engaging and delivering some of the largest and most complex transformation programme globally, enabled by SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Salesforce etc We partner with large international businesses, support them on their transformation journeys, defining IT strategies and designing future operating models. We are currently growing rapidly and are looking for a Bid Writer/Manager to join our leadership team on the next phase of our mission. You will have had a successful career to date within bid writing and editing and are looking to continue to grow and be challenged within a new environment offering you the chance to shape your role within a young and dynamic company. We are looking for someone who has strong experience in bid writing and editing within a consulting environment to manage the quality of submissions and actively work with our business unit leads to develop quality proposals and bids. You will be able to assess technical bid requirements and assist the business unit lead to shape our proposals. You will ensure the formal bid process is followed, providing recommendations for continuous improvement. You will conceptualise and create visual elements to help tell the story, whilst also contributing to the look and the feel' of our offering. You'll also support creation of clear and effective customer presentations and provide creative ideas and initiatives for bids. What You'll Do as a Bid Writer/Manager Lead and manage in all aspects of proposal creation, management and submission including preparation, co-ordination, consistency, quality, compliance and completeness Manage proposal inputs and reviews against the bid schedule, ensure the winning strategy and win themes are articulated effectively throughout the bid response Lead the proposal kick off providing the authors and reviewers with clear instructions, timelines and templates Support the capture and bid teams in identifying win strategies, proposal solution design, and management of tender clarification logs Support proposal authors in creating comprehensive responses in line with proposal writing best practice (4-box approach, etc.), ensuring consistency throughout the proposal document Manage the proposal storyboards, section templates and undertake the final formatting and editing Compiling and creating bespoke high quality bid responses with the aim of securing business tenders within the team Preparation of high-quality responses for pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ's), Invitation to tender (ITT's) and case studies Ensure that win themes are articulated in a way to meet or exceed clients' requirements Identify and re-work existing pre-written content where relevant About You You are highly motivated, a self-starter (we won't be micro-managing you!), confident and a genuine team player, strong communicator with a personable demeaner and comfortable in changing environments. You are organised, focused and outcome oriented, having proven experience in delivering complex technology enabled transformation programmes. You are honest, trustworthy and have high levels of integrity a expect the same from us. What we can offer Hybrid role (Home Office, Client Office, Our Offices) Competitive basic & bonus scheme, generous holidays, pension contributions, personal development with investment in recognised training. Culture & Ethics We achieve our successes through teamwork and respect for our colleagues, clients, and the world around us. We look for positive people to join our team, who are ambitious and want to progress whilst being challenged, no day is the same, we take that head-on and embrace the opportunity to consistently learn. We understand the importance of employee wellbeing, so we encourage a positive life balance, and we also like to have some fun along the way.
I'm working with a rapidly growing Pensions Fintech company to recruit a Bid Coordinator into a newly created role in order to support the business as they grow furtherYou will be partnering with key stakeholders across the business and support the bid team with developing winning proposals to support their growth strategy within the DC global fintech spaceDay to day you'll project manage bid plans, co-ordinate administrative activities, support with completion of questionnaires, produce additional information documents, update and maintain the content library and work collaboratively with the proposal manager, bid writer and graphic designer to develop win themesThis role would suit someone who's currently bored/frustrated in their role, is creative, has an eye for detail, forward thinking who is keen to progress. This company are advocates for promoting from within, so there will be plenty of scope to develop your career from both a personal and professional perspectiveIf you want to work for a firm who can develop tech quickly in-house, have 100% agnostic investment proposition, the ability to partner B2B with some of the world's biggest distribution companies, have a good work life balance with hybrid/flexible working and work with genuinely nice people please apply now!Please note for this role, Pensions experience is not essential but you must have experience within Bids. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. We value diversity and always provide guidance based on merit. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 3 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.
Dec 10, 2022
Full time
I'm working with a rapidly growing Pensions Fintech company to recruit a Bid Coordinator into a newly created role in order to support the business as they grow furtherYou will be partnering with key stakeholders across the business and support the bid team with developing winning proposals to support their growth strategy within the DC global fintech spaceDay to day you'll project manage bid plans, co-ordinate administrative activities, support with completion of questionnaires, produce additional information documents, update and maintain the content library and work collaboratively with the proposal manager, bid writer and graphic designer to develop win themesThis role would suit someone who's currently bored/frustrated in their role, is creative, has an eye for detail, forward thinking who is keen to progress. This company are advocates for promoting from within, so there will be plenty of scope to develop your career from both a personal and professional perspectiveIf you want to work for a firm who can develop tech quickly in-house, have 100% agnostic investment proposition, the ability to partner B2B with some of the world's biggest distribution companies, have a good work life balance with hybrid/flexible working and work with genuinely nice people please apply now!Please note for this role, Pensions experience is not essential but you must have experience within Bids. Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. We value diversity and always provide guidance based on merit. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 3 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.
Description About this role Business Unit Overview: Global Consultant Relations (GCR) plays a key role in aiding the effort to win new business. The team consists of two main elements, RFP (Request for Proposal) and consultant relationship responsibilities. The role on offer is to complete RFPs for institutional clients, with a focus on UK Fiduciary Management and Alternatives. Job Purpose/Background: The RFP function within GCR is uniquely positioned within the business at BlackRock. Working closely with both product areas and sales teams; and covering the UK, Europe and the Middle East; The team presents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to these areas of the business and to gain a wealth of knowledge about the workings of BlackRock, its position in the market and the products we manage. The team liaises closely with colleagues across the Institutional Client Business, product strategy and many other business functions to deliver high quality, consistent and cohesive quantitative and qualitative information to prospects and consultants. You will play an important role in this critical component of winning new business. Key Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to work on BlackRock's proposals selling a wide range of products. The role will entail understanding BlackRock's products, strategies, structure and unique selling points and being able to communicate these in completing RFPs and other new business related documents to win assets. This is a significant RFP role that involves putting together often complex proposals for large scale clients. Work on a wide range of products including alternatives, equity, fixed income, and multi-asset investments and solutions, eventually specialising in certain products Forge a partnership with the product teams to develop a full understanding of the team and how they invest money on behalf of clients Contribute to continual population and development of the proposals database, refreshing and improving answers on an ongoing basis, play an important role improving and writing continuously. Development Value: The successful candidate will be given considerable exposure to a wide range of some of the most relevant products available in the market today. They will also have the opportunity to work with many of our key internal clients including those in our European offices. The breadth of this role gives the successful candidate an opportunity to build a high profile with significant opportunity for progression within the business over the medium term. Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will be a degree qualified individual with relevant financial services experience ideally within an RFP team for an asset management company A professional, motivated individual that demonstrates drive and enthusiasm. Willing to learn, work with feedback, innovate and improve Team player and an enthusiastic "can do" attitude in a faced paced environment Good organisational skills, ability to manage own priorities and meet hard deadlines Attention to detail and quality is essential Strong written and verbal communication skills Investment knowledge, understanding of UK fiduciary market and ESG an advantage. Advanced Microsoft Excel / Word skills Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Description About this role Business Unit Overview: Global Consultant Relations (GCR) plays a key role in aiding the effort to win new business. The team consists of two main elements, RFP (Request for Proposal) and consultant relationship responsibilities. The role on offer is to complete RFPs for institutional clients, with a focus on UK Fiduciary Management and Alternatives. Job Purpose/Background: The RFP function within GCR is uniquely positioned within the business at BlackRock. Working closely with both product areas and sales teams; and covering the UK, Europe and the Middle East; The team presents an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to these areas of the business and to gain a wealth of knowledge about the workings of BlackRock, its position in the market and the products we manage. The team liaises closely with colleagues across the Institutional Client Business, product strategy and many other business functions to deliver high quality, consistent and cohesive quantitative and qualitative information to prospects and consultants. You will play an important role in this critical component of winning new business. Key Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to work on BlackRock's proposals selling a wide range of products. The role will entail understanding BlackRock's products, strategies, structure and unique selling points and being able to communicate these in completing RFPs and other new business related documents to win assets. This is a significant RFP role that involves putting together often complex proposals for large scale clients. Work on a wide range of products including alternatives, equity, fixed income, and multi-asset investments and solutions, eventually specialising in certain products Forge a partnership with the product teams to develop a full understanding of the team and how they invest money on behalf of clients Contribute to continual population and development of the proposals database, refreshing and improving answers on an ongoing basis, play an important role improving and writing continuously. Development Value: The successful candidate will be given considerable exposure to a wide range of some of the most relevant products available in the market today. They will also have the opportunity to work with many of our key internal clients including those in our European offices. The breadth of this role gives the successful candidate an opportunity to build a high profile with significant opportunity for progression within the business over the medium term. Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will be a degree qualified individual with relevant financial services experience ideally within an RFP team for an asset management company A professional, motivated individual that demonstrates drive and enthusiasm. Willing to learn, work with feedback, innovate and improve Team player and an enthusiastic "can do" attitude in a faced paced environment Good organisational skills, ability to manage own priorities and meet hard deadlines Attention to detail and quality is essential Strong written and verbal communication skills Investment knowledge, understanding of UK fiduciary market and ESG an advantage. Advanced Microsoft Excel / Word skills Our benefits To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. About BlackRock At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children's educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress. This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment - the one we make in our employees. It's why we're dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. For additional information on BlackRock, please visit careers.blackrock.com | | | | LinkedIn: BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.
Purpose of Role The EMEA RFP Manager is responsible for managing the completion of timely, accurate, well-written and well-presented responses to RFPs, DDQs and other similar questionnaires. The primary jurisdictional responsibilities of this role are for all EMEA locations with the exception of DACH. As part of a global team, the EMEA RFP Manager will report to the Global Head of RFP Production and interact with the wider Global Client Coverage team as well as subject-matter-experts (SMEs), Product and Segment Leads throughout the organisation. Major Responsibilities Monitor the RFP workload and ensure appropriate allocation across the team to make best use of expertise whilst facilitating exposure to new products and services (10%) Proofread and edit draft RFPs. Provide feedback to RFP writers and managers and address any issues with quality, accuracy and consistency. (30%) Maintain accurate records and provide required reporting on workload, progression and productivity. (10%) Encourage a culture of continuous improvement both directly in the production of high-quality RFPs and indirectly via the tools available to the RFP writers (e.g. database responses, diagrams, high-quality SMEs etc.) (20%) Maintain up to date knowledge of proposal production best-practice and ensure State Street's RFP output is competitive (10%) Ensure that the team has the right resources, including staff, IT , financial and oversight functions to operate effectively (10%) Ensure that the business unit operates in compliance with internal and external regulations and that escalation procedures are followed (10%) Managerial (standard responsibilities if the role manages staff) Demonstrate the 'Risk Excellence' culture in your behaviour Maintain a detailed understanding of : The scope of the role's managerial responsibilities The competence of the staff reporting to you Ensure that your team has clear understanding of their reporting lines, authority levels, scope of responsibilities (including those delegated to them and those they delegate), objectives, training and competency requirements plus progress is reviewed regularly in line with Company policy, and are regulatory registered where appropriate for their role Develop effective working relationships and communications with staff and ensure that staff are motivated, developed and supported. Establish and monitor systems of control, delegated authority and escalation procedures so that the business complies with internal policies and external regulations and can be managed effectively Adhere to the delegation and oversight (management information and escalation) framework in the performance of daily tasks. This includes taking proactive action to ensure there is adequate production of management information that is fits for purpose, and issues are raised as appropriate Establish and monitor an effective delegation framework to ensure that tasks are performed by staff members with appropriate capacity and authority level (based on knowledge, skills and competence). Establish and monitor an effective oversight framework to ensure that issues are appropriately identified, escalated and resolved. This includes: a) ensuring that appropriate management information is received, considered and challenged as appropriate at intervals proportionate to the risks; and b) that staff members have clear understanding of the escalation path/principles Establish and nurture a culture of 'Risk Excellence' within the team, encourage an environment of openness that welcomes effective challenge and supports open discussion. Ensure that you make reasonable decisions by exercising reasonable care when considering information available to you. This includes taking proactive action to ensure that the information you have is suitable and adequate. Establish and nurture a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability into staff members' behaviour in performing their roles. Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your own and staff behaviour About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
Nov 30, 2021
Full time
Purpose of Role The EMEA RFP Manager is responsible for managing the completion of timely, accurate, well-written and well-presented responses to RFPs, DDQs and other similar questionnaires. The primary jurisdictional responsibilities of this role are for all EMEA locations with the exception of DACH. As part of a global team, the EMEA RFP Manager will report to the Global Head of RFP Production and interact with the wider Global Client Coverage team as well as subject-matter-experts (SMEs), Product and Segment Leads throughout the organisation. Major Responsibilities Monitor the RFP workload and ensure appropriate allocation across the team to make best use of expertise whilst facilitating exposure to new products and services (10%) Proofread and edit draft RFPs. Provide feedback to RFP writers and managers and address any issues with quality, accuracy and consistency. (30%) Maintain accurate records and provide required reporting on workload, progression and productivity. (10%) Encourage a culture of continuous improvement both directly in the production of high-quality RFPs and indirectly via the tools available to the RFP writers (e.g. database responses, diagrams, high-quality SMEs etc.) (20%) Maintain up to date knowledge of proposal production best-practice and ensure State Street's RFP output is competitive (10%) Ensure that the team has the right resources, including staff, IT , financial and oversight functions to operate effectively (10%) Ensure that the business unit operates in compliance with internal and external regulations and that escalation procedures are followed (10%) Managerial (standard responsibilities if the role manages staff) Demonstrate the 'Risk Excellence' culture in your behaviour Maintain a detailed understanding of : The scope of the role's managerial responsibilities The competence of the staff reporting to you Ensure that your team has clear understanding of their reporting lines, authority levels, scope of responsibilities (including those delegated to them and those they delegate), objectives, training and competency requirements plus progress is reviewed regularly in line with Company policy, and are regulatory registered where appropriate for their role Develop effective working relationships and communications with staff and ensure that staff are motivated, developed and supported. Establish and monitor systems of control, delegated authority and escalation procedures so that the business complies with internal policies and external regulations and can be managed effectively Adhere to the delegation and oversight (management information and escalation) framework in the performance of daily tasks. This includes taking proactive action to ensure there is adequate production of management information that is fits for purpose, and issues are raised as appropriate Establish and monitor an effective delegation framework to ensure that tasks are performed by staff members with appropriate capacity and authority level (based on knowledge, skills and competence). Establish and monitor an effective oversight framework to ensure that issues are appropriately identified, escalated and resolved. This includes: a) ensuring that appropriate management information is received, considered and challenged as appropriate at intervals proportionate to the risks; and b) that staff members have clear understanding of the escalation path/principles Establish and nurture a culture of 'Risk Excellence' within the team, encourage an environment of openness that welcomes effective challenge and supports open discussion. Ensure that you make reasonable decisions by exercising reasonable care when considering information available to you. This includes taking proactive action to ensure that the information you have is suitable and adequate. Establish and nurture a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability into staff members' behaviour in performing their roles. Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your own and staff behaviour About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers
