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RFP Writer

Janus Henderson

RFP Writer

Salary Not Specified

Janus Henderson, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 5 days ago, 13 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2b41a9b42c684f0c836eeaf9eda3eb8c

Full Job Description

  • You will play a key role in asset generation and client retention by fulfilling high quality, informative DDQs and RFIs to service existing and prospective clients. You will also develop compelling proposals (RFPs) aimed at executing on the organisation's sales objectives. In all cases, your work will properly message firm and product capabilities, competitive advantages, protocols and services.

  • You will be responsible for managing each deliverable as an end-to-end process, serving as project manager, writer, stakeholder point of contact, and liaison with SMEs (subject matter experts) throughout the business. You will have the opportunity to partner with key stakeholders, enterprise-wide, including Legal, Compliance, Investments, Product Management, Product Development.

  • You will partner with sales and investments to ensure the scope of each job is clear, uncovering any areas that lack clarity at the onset.

  • You will tailor standard content where appropriate for customization based on the individual client or prospect, and partner with the Knowledge Management team to ensure new and updated content is maintained within the RFP database

  • Over time, the type of jobs you take on will increase in complexity and value-add to the business.

  • You will effectively manage projects to completion, adhering to strict deadlines and working on several projects simultaneously. The drafting process will also include testing and working with a newly-developed Gen AI tool for RFP writers.

  • You will peer review work produced by other team members, and you will work collaboratively across the global RFP team to support other team members and share knowledge.

  • You will ensure as far as possible that disclosures are reflected consistently within product documentation and across like products (where jurisdictional regulations permit)

  • You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, as these are the basis of our metrics and reporting back to the business

  • You should embody a positive, can-do, growth mindset, and be willing to embrace and contribute to organizational change, in a fast-paced, production context.

  • You may be asked to carry out other duties as assigned

    • What to expect when you join our firm
  • Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

  • Generous Holiday policies

  • Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass

  • Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

  • Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more

  • All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

  • Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app

  • All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

  • Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

    Must-have skills

  • Previous experience within the financial services industry and/or marketing

  • You should have a solid understanding of the market and investment products, and be eager to grow this knowledge to encompass JHI's unique product set.

  • Solid experience with product-specific data such as performance, returns-based and holdings-based characteristics

  • Some understanding of the regulatory environment and how that impacts on marketing collateral, and an ability to recognize non-compliant content within collateral

  • You must thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced culture, and have the ability to work to quarter- and month-end deadlines, while factoring in ad-hoc business demands and data-delivery timelines. Extended hours are likely at quarter-end, and occasionally ahead of key deadlines.

  • You must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently engage and influence across all levels of the organization, including senior management, whilst being able to work efficiently and collaboratively in a team.

  • Strong writing and proofreading skills, as well as having an eye for detail and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure data and content is accurate, relevant and consistent, and that presentations adhere to style guidelines, regulatory requirements, and client expectations

  • Strong understanding of the functionality within the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PPT, and Teams

  • A highly organised, flexible, pragmatic, problem-solving mindset, and strong project management capability

  • Bachelor's degree

    • Nice-to-have skills
  • Experience with macro-economic content and data

  • Multiple vehicle (Separate/Segregated Account, Mutual Fund, UCIT, OEIC, SICAV, VIT, ETF, etc.) marketing or reporting experience a major plus

  • Good experience of orderly production file retention processes for audit and compliance purposes

  • Experience working across cultures, and with offshore delivery partners

    • Potential for growth
  • Mentoring

  • Leadership development programs

  • Regular training

    A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together .


    • Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

    Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

    Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

    If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!, At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.
    Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
    All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

    You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role