JOB DESCRIPTION

At abrdn, our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Clients worldwide trust us to find future-fit investment opportunities to deliver the outcomes they want. Our technology and insight help empower them to make better decisions, while the powerful partnerships we build help to enhance the expertise that we offer. And by enabling clients to invest responsibly, it helps us to build a better world.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in writing tenders / RFPs
• Familiarity with public tender process and procedure is desirable
• Market/product knowledge desirable (or a general interest in the financial industry)
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to access information from a variety of information sources and software
  We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. Therefore, if you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire and one of our team will reach out to support you through your application process.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR AN ADJUSTMENT DUE TO A DISABILITY PLEASE LET US KNOW AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION AND WE WILL ASSIST.

Job ID R0072369

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the RFP Specialist you will get the opportunity to be responsible for the delivery of RFPs, DDQs and RFIs to all client types and channels within the EMEA region. These will cover the full suite of asset classes and investment products offered. The RFP Specialist will be part of a highly specialised team and will work closely with Global Investment Specialists / Product Specialists.
You will get to build and develop positive working relationships with a range of departments and individuals throughout the company. You will be responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of new business proposals, consultant questionnaires and tenders for existing clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production of comprehensive & compelling tender documents, within set deadlines
• Create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within the organisation (i.e., Legal, Client Directors, Client Reporting, Performance Measurement Team, Portfolio Managers, Investment Specialists, Product Specialists, Business Development Managers)
• Participate in and assist with ongoing team projects & contribute to the development of processes & services or the improvement of standards & efficiency
• Has a good knowledge of the investment management business and services
• Deal with ad-hoc queries and requests for information efficiently and effectively
• Observe risk & compliance framework and associated processes; secure necessary sign off