Job Description
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
We have an opportunity within the Global RFP Team for a senior/experienced RFP Writer to join our Real Estate asset class team to help support with the production of DDQs, RFPs, and RFIs for large scale wholesale & institutional opportunities. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to firm's core flagship Real Estate products, and develop writing and interpersonal skills whilst working alongside a talented and supportive RFP team .
We are looking for an individual with excellent written and oral communication skills and stakeholder management skills, strong attention to detail, with a can-do, inquisitive and enthusiastic approach to RFP work with motivation to learn about Real Estate at M&G.
The Senior RFP Writer would be expected to collaborate with teams across M&G and to contribute to the team strategy and our award winning and growing Real Estate department.
Key Responsibilities for this role:
* Delivery of high-quality RFPs RFIs and DDQs on M&G funds across the Wholesale and Institutional businesses.
* Liaise with investment specialists, directors, content writers, compliance, performance and risk departments etc. and a variety of other sources within M&G to ensure responses are optimal and tailored appropriately.
* Participate in wider team projects involving the content database (RocketDocs) as well as ad-hoc projects to build the team's profile around the business.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance current processes and controls and support in the improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G's operational risk.
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
* Experience of working in Asset Management in an RFP role
* Previous Real Estate experience or the desire to learn about the asset class
* Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage multiple RFP projects simultaneously, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail.
* Good creative writing skills and good grammar/authoring; Ability to write in a clear, concise manner.
* Confident liaising with stakeholders of varying seniority and the ability to build good working relationships by understanding needs and requirements.
* Knowledge of Q&A databases is preferred (RocketDocs).
* Proficient in the MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Ability to write for multiple audiences and stakeholders.
* Ability to manage and control multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative to improve RFP processes and content.
* Ideally IMC qualified or working towards this or other relevant qualifications.
Work Level: Manager or Expert
Recruiter Name: Hannah Curtis
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.
If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com