RFP Associate recruitment
About Neuberger Berman:
Neuberger Berman is an independent, employee-owned, global asset management firm, serving the financial needs of institutional and individual investors worldwide. Our broad capabilities include traditional and alternative equity and fixed income strategies, hedge fund of funds and private equity, in addition to portfolio advice and wealth planning services. Neuberger Berman has offices in 14 countries around the world providing customised and focused investment solutions to a diverse range of institutional and intermediary clients. Headquarters are located in New York, with regional international headquarters in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Role Overview:
This is a multi-faceted position that supports the growth of Neuberger Berman and will be a critical member of a growing and dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a focused, proactive, detailed and client-oriented individual who is able to manage all areas of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process under strict dealines that include inter-office coordinating, writing, quality control and interfacing with the European and Asian sales teams and product specialists. The successful candidate will also be the key data contact for European consultant relationships and products managed out of the London office.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary data and statistical contact in the London office and organize statistical data gathered internally and maintain its quality control
- Work closely with the global RFP team to complete EMEA derived requests for proposals, due diligence questionnaires and various ad hoc questionniares from all sales channels
- Update consultant databases and provide product maintenance for performance, characteristics and qualitative information
- Initiate innovative ideas and creative approaches to help increase the efficiency and further the goals of the Marketing Department
- Liaise with the US RFP team and subject matter experts of various departments to obtain information/data for requests for proposals
- Interact with team on various internal initiative projects
- Maintain requests for proposals language database (PMAPS)
Requirements: (essential unless stated):
- 2-3 years in an RFP role at an asset management firm
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Broad market knowledge across asset classes (equities, fixed income alternatives)
- Strong analytical skills; excellent organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Excellent time-management and planning skills
- Handle multiple concurrent assignments, and assume personal responsibility and accountability for deliverables under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with portfolio managers, sales professionals and subject matter experts
- Ability to work well in a team environment and independently.
- Experience in maintaining proposal management databases a plus (e.g. PMAPS)
- Proficient in the Windows PC environment, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint