RFP Manager

Job Purpose:

Lead the entire process in structuring AXA IM's answers to Requests for Proposals ('RFPs'), from kick-off meeting to submission.

Key Accountabilities:

Coordinate resources and compile information across the company to answer RFPs (follow RFP process by defining timeframe, contributors, sources of information, highlighting critical items)
Focus on Equity RFPs, including quality review, next to Fixed Income and Multi-Asset proposals
Work closely with a wide range of stakeholders/subject matter experts within AXA IM (sales managers, portfolio managers, product specialists, etc.) to gather all relevant inputs and to challenge investment solutions to deliver accurate and competitive financial proposals
Structure RFPs with a marketing approach to promote AXA IM's competitive advantages
Ensure feedback is received subsequent to submitting the RFP and follow-up on action plans to contribute to the improvement of our offering and process
Maintain standard content in the RFP tool and supporting consultant database activity
Other projects and tasks linked to the RFP team's activities

Education / Qualifications:

Experience:

Proven experience working in the financial industry (RFP, sales, marketing, communications, investment management)
Excellent level of English, knowledge of French, German is a plus

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent writing skills: enjoys writing and transforming technical descriptions into marketing documents, easy to read for non-specialists, with a strong emphasis on key selling points
Strong analytical skills and products knowledge
Ability to understand the client requirements and describe investment processes and financial solutions in detail
Commercially focused
Strong project management skills

Key Competencies:

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Able to prioritise and to maintain a positive attitude in fast-moving situations
Team player: willingness to share know-how and to learn from others
Leadership/entrepreneurial spirit to take full responsibility for delivering the documents required, ability to build consensus between departments with different objectives
Able to adapt to various cultures and levels of sophistication, work in an international environment
Excellent knowledge of MS Office tools

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