Senior RFP Specialist at Northern Trust

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset ManagementIndustries

Excellent standard of written English and the ability to edit and tailor text to ensure accuracy, consistency and readability
Exceptionally organized, strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment, to multi-task and to manage conflicting priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; technically savvy
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
A working knowledge of the broad asset servicing/global custody needs of corporate clients, investment managers and financial institutions
Excellent communication skills
Product knowledge of global custody, fund administration or other asset servicing products (beneficial)

Managing the response process from kick-off meeting to sending of final response documents, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met
Ability to run major RFP projects individually with appropriate supervision
Using the RFP database and other resources to research and prepare responses
Tailoring standard responses for individual clients
Working with subject-matter-experts, sales and relationship teams to source information and collaborate on putting forth strong responses
Working on multiple assignments of varying complexity simultaneously
Ensuring new and updated information is added to the RFP database
Liaising with other business areas to maintain the factual content of the RFP database
Researching opportunities to create new RFP database files for a variety of products and services
Working with product teams to generate value add RFP messaging
Identify opportunities to enhance existing content by improving written quality and using visualization techniques
Manage (or lead) projects as defined by managers for the benefit of the wider team
Work closely with the Asset Servicing RFP Database group to create, maintain, improve and enhance RFP content