Junior RFP Writer, Asset Managemen

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (Partner), you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We recognize the value of inclusion and diversity in culture, in thought, and in experience, which is why Forbes ranked us the top employer for Diversity in 2018.

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 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 (non Asset Management) 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 Consultant Databases if and when required.
•    Manage the process for business unit invoices.
•    Assist RFP Manager and  wider team with general ad-hoc requests.