Proposals Associate
Company: Western Asset Management Company Limited
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
High-quality Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for
Information (RFI) responses are critical to the firm's success in
winning new business and supporting existing relationships. The
goal is to present our firm and our capabilities - both accurately
and compellingly - throughout a highly competitive sales process.
As an RFP Associate at Western Asset, you will be responsible for
responding to the full spectrum of inquiries from prospects,
clients and consultants. You'll work closely and collaboratively
with subject matters experts across all of our global offices to
develop and coordinate firm and strategy level information, while
gaining knowledge and insights into our business that form a solid
foundation for future success. What you will do
- Develop, write and coordinate responses to RFPs, RFIs, due
diligence questionnaires and other inquiries on an ad-hoc and
recurring basis
- Gather and analyze firm and product level data
- Collaborate with Product Specialists and subject matter experts
from different departments to create and customize proposal
contents
- Keep up-to-date with Western Asset's products, investment
processes and investment strategies, as well as wider industry
trends Creativity meets technicality This is a fast-paced,
high-pressure team environment where the pace of change is rapid.
We need people who are flexible, curious, innovative and adaptable.
We'll build on your outstanding writing and communication skills by
giving you the business insight and investment management knowledge
you need to succeed. Strong organizational skills, and the ability
to multitask and prioritize under pressure are essential, as is
attention to detail. Ready and eager to play your part in the wider
sales effort, you'll be a team player, keen to learn from others,
drive your own development and share your experience. What you will
bring
- An undergraduate degree in finance or another relevant
discipline
- Interest in investments, finance and marketing with a focus on
client service. Solid understanding of fixed income securities,
operations, accounting rules and/or portfolio management a
plus
- Experience in proposal, technical or business writing
preferred
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong writing and project management skills
- Ability to learn, retain and apply considerable amounts of
information
- Ability to complete simultaneous tasks while under significant
time pressure
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment About
Western Asset At Western Asset we're saying hello to the future.
Committed to being the leading fixed-income investment management
firm in the world, we're investing in new technologies,
methodologies and markets. We're also investing in our people. Our
business is guided by a belief in doing the right thing: that if we
treat our clients and colleagues with fairness and respect, success
will follow. We're building on our reputation and resources with an
entrepreneurial approach that drives innovation. Every day is an
opportunity for us to get better by making the most of the
possibilities that our people and ideas can bring.
Keywords: Western Asset Management Company Limited, Pasadena , Proposals Associate, Other , Pasadena, California
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