What are the responsibilities and job description for the RFP Writer position at Phyton Talent Advisors?
Our Client, a Global Financial Services Firm, is seeking an RFP Writer in their Los Angeles, CA location.
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly collaborative professional to support the preparation and coordination of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs). This role plays a critical part in articulating the firm’s investment philosophy, process, and value proposition across institutional and intermediary channels.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and can translate complex investment concepts into clear, compelling messaging.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and coordinate high-quality responses to RFPs and DDQs, ensuring accuracy and alignment with firm positioning
- Manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines with strong attention to workflow efficiency
- Partner with investment, compliance, and distribution teams to gather, refine, and synthesize content
- Clearly communicate investment philosophy, strategy, and differentiators
- Maintain and enhance standard content language within RFP systems (e.g., Responsive)
- Support process improvement initiatives, workflow automation, and content governance efforts
Required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (asset management RFP, client service, or related role preferred)
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to distill complex investment concepts into concise messaging
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with RFP software (e.g., Responsive) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with institutional and intermediary distribution channels is a plus
Professional Competencies
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred
- Strong critical thinking and synthesis skills (qualitative and quantitative information)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and seniority levels
- Comfortable facilitating discussions and driving content development in support of sales initiatives
- Strong interpersonal and time management skills
- Adaptable to evolving technology platforms and process improvements