Request for Proposal Analyst
The institutional asset management industry is evolving. Clients need more than products; they need a trusted partner and advisor with a deep understanding of their needs who can help them achieve their goals. State Street Global Advisors is seeking a talented individual who can support and enable our client facing teams to succeed in this environment. Are you that person?
As an RFP Analyst within State Street Global Advisors’ Global Institutional Group, you will take an active role in the business development process, with responsibility for creating accurate, high-quality, and compelling requests for proposal, requests for information and due diligence questionnaires for prospective institutional clients and consultants. You will be part of a global team responsible for:
- Working with client facing teams to analyze proposal requirements to determine bid/no bid
- Managing the completion of the RFP/RFI/DDQ to the deadline by establishing priorities and target dates for drafting, information gathering, review and final approval of RFPs/RFIs/DDQs
- Engaging and partnering with internal subject matter experts to draft nonstandard answers to questions that are clear and compelling
- Compiling performance, characteristics and personnel data for RFPs/RFIs/DDQs
- Ensuring the firm brand, product messaging, and tone are consistent throughout the document
- Minimizing reputational risk by working with subject matter experts to ensure that language and data meet regulatory requirements
- Continually looking for ways to improve and simplify the RFP team’s processes
- Maintaining and logging information for RFP reporting metrics
This role is part of the Global Request for Proposal, Request for Information and Due Diligence Questionnaire Team and in that role you will report to the respective team manager.
This position requires:
- 3-5 years experience in asset management or RFP writing
- Understanding of the asset management business, basic financial concepts, and regulations as well as knowledge of various asset classes (e.g., equity and fixed income), different investment products, and market segments
- Comprehensive understanding of the products you support
- Strong project management, analytical thinking, problem solving, research, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
- Capacity for differentiated thinking and ability to challenge the status quo in order to drive optimal outcomes
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills
- Strong quantitative skills and ability to understand and communicate investment data
- Acute attention to detail
- Capability to produce high-quality and/or final work product and solutions in a rapidly changing environment with tight deadlines, including the skill to prioritize and allocate projects and workflow to ensure timely and accurate delivery
- Being collaborative by nature with the capability to help others achieve more, working with local and global teams, including the flexibility to work within global deadlines
- An ability to form and cultivate positive relationships with internal partners across all levels of the organization
- An ability to take ownership, initiative and successfully navigate within a demanding and international environment of a leading global financial institution
- An ability to thrive in a highly regulated environment that demands full compliance with policies and procedures
- A positive attitude that motivates and inspires others
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, specifically MS Word and Excel
- Graduate or above, preferably a MBA graduate with specialization in finance
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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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.
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