Acuity Knowledge Partners - Associate/Senior Associate - RFP/DDQ Writer

About Acuity Knowledge Partners (AKP) :

Acuity Knowledge Partners (AKP), is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics and business intelligence to the financial services sector. The company supports over 200 financial institutions and consulting companies through a team of over 2,700 subject matter experts who work as an extension of the clients- teams based out of various global delivery centres.

Our clients include leading financial institutions, asset managers, Fortune 100 corporations, mid-tier companies and boutique investment banks.

Details:

For its Fund Marketing Services (FMS) line of business, AKP is looking for a high caliber team member with a passion for asset management and willingness to work in high performance work culture. The candidate will have a good understanding of capital markets and asset management industry. This is an individual contributor role that reports to the Assistant Director. The role is based in Bangalore, India.

JOB TITLE: Associate/Sr.Associate - RFP / DDQ Writer

Key Responsibilities

As a Associate - RFP Writer you will be responsible for preparing proposals and other documents for our asset management clients on their investment products and services.

An RFP Writer: -

- Responds to request for proposals and due diligence questionnaires for Mutual Funds and Separately Managed

- Accounts across Active and Passive asset class

- Works to project manage RFP / RFI / DDQ questionnaires to ensure timely submission

- Draft new content with information available and / or by collaborating with various subject matter experts within the client team

- Liaise with Sales, Product Specialists, Legal, Compliance and other relevant departments to collate required information

- Contribute to the maintenance of content database by updating the tool with accurate information

- Assist with quantitative and qualitative ad-hoc data requests

Mandatory Skills and Capabilities:

- Exceptional writing, speaking, proof-reading, and organizational skills

- Familiarity with asset management industry and functions

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications

- High-level of comfort in dealing with all levels of Sr. Management

- At least 2 years experience in the asset management industry and / or RFP Writing is preferred; Existing knowledge or interest in asset management industry and familiarity with industry jargon

- Prior RFP experience within the asset management industry / Mutual Funds would be a plus

Education Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics or Business

- CFA Level I, II, or II