Senior RFP Specialist – Leading Alternatives Investment Manager; New York recruitment

With over 200 professionals employed across five locations around the globe, the company currently has over US$15 billion in assets under management. The company prides itself on its commitment to quantitative research with employees dedicated to creating an investment management vehicle that has enjoyed huge success over the last ten years. As a Senior RFP Specialist the candidate will be responsible for aiding the sales team in their asset raising efforts  and ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service in response to any query. The main responsibilities will include:

• Writing, producing and updating a range of due diligence documents, including RFPs, bios, organisation summaries and fund descriptions

• Assisting the sales team with investor queries and liaising with third party distributors

• Ensuring that RFPs meet the requirements of the compliance unit

The suitable candidate for this role will likely demonstrate the following:

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the alternatives space

• Recent similar experience in a top investment manager

• Good writing and editing skills along with a demonstrable ability of managing information

• A good understanding of asset management and the financial markets

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading and globally recognised investment manager. The suitable candidate will ideally be from a RFP/sales support based background and be interested in a career as an RFP writer. As a leading investment manager, the company provide a highly competitive salary and an excellent range of benefits.

For more information and to apply for this role, please send a CV and brief tailored cover letter detailing relevant experience as outlined above to the following address: buyside@selbyjennings.com.