RFP Associate

Job title:

RFP Associate

Company

abrdn

Job description

Job DescriptionAt 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 departmentThe RFP Response function is responsible for coordinating and/or completing responses to requests for proposals for the firm’s services.About the roleAs the RFP Associate you will get the opportunity to assist in the delivery of RFPs, DDQs and RFIs to all client types and channels within the EMEA distribution Investments vector region. These will cover the full suite of asset classes and investment products offered giving you excellent exposure to our investments business.You will get the opportunity to build and develop positive working relationships with a range of departments and individuals throughout the company. Under supervision of senior staff, you will complete assigned tasks such as data gathering, data analysis and the preparation of response materials. You will assist in the delivery of new business proposals, consultant questionnaires and tenders for existing clients and will work within specified time-scales.Key ResponsibilitiesTo complete initial drafts of responses and co-ordinate and respond to the more standard RFPs and consultant questionnaires and information requests. Support sales and existing client business within abrdn, whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines at all times. Participate in various ad-hoc projects.Learn about key products and services offered by abrdnCreate and maintain good working relationships within the organisation (i.e., Legal, Client Reporting, Performance, Investment Specialists, Business Development Managers)Assisting in ongoing team projects & contribute to the development of processes & servicesOperate within a Compliance frameworkDeal with ad-hoc queries and requests for information efficiently and effectivelyContent Management – update and maintaining the QVidian database; ensure regular reviews with SMEs / key stakeholdersAbout the candidate requirementsKnowledge and interests in the financial industryAble to work well within a teamTime management skills, ability to manage and prioritise tasks in order to work to strict deadlinesAbility to access information from a variety of information sources and softwareEuropean language skills are desirableWe 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.Our benefitsThere’s more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits – including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefitsOur businessEnabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas – our vectors of growth – focused on our clients’ changing needs. You can find out more about what we do .We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.

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Location

London

Job date

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:58:29 GMT

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