Proposal Writer (Associate to Senior Level) Job at Russell Investments in Seattl

Proposal Writer (Associate to Senior Level)

Join Russell Investments as a Proposal Writer (Associate to Senior Level).

Business Unit: Global Distribution Operations

Salary Range: $78,000 USD - $100,000 USD

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus and competitive benefits programs.

Job Description: Lead end-to-end proposal development, contribute to strategic sales efforts, and collaborate with global teams to help win business. This role offers the opportunity for a driven, commercially savvy RFP writer with a strong understanding of the investment management industry to join a globally recognized asset manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of the proposal process from start to final copy.
• Interviewing subject matter experts, writing/editing answers, assigning tasks, and gathering data from multiple sources.
• Working closely with sales and client service teams to create compelling and competitive proposals and win business.

The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:

Proposal project management:

• Working alongside the sales lead, serving as project manager and leader writer for multiple concurrent RFPs.
• Completing high-quality materials for prospects and clients.
• Ensuring project deadlines are effectively prioritized and all internal and external deadlines are met.
• Customizing standard answers and writing fresh and persuasive content for new questions.
• Editing responses received from various stakeholders.
• Effectively applying knowledge of Russell Investments’ products and services to ensure high quality RFP output.

Relationship management:

• Working in close collaboration with sales and client service teams and counterparts in other regions.
• Interviewing and liaising with internal subject matter experts in various departments.
• Managing competing interests and multiple, concurrent projects.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Business Administration, Public Relations, Marketing preferred.
• 2-6 years experience as an investment/RFP writer or in a commercial role within the financial services industry.
• Comprehension of investment concepts and asset classes.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong grammar skills.

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.