Job description
Some careers have more impact than others.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Assistant Manager - Request For Proposal Writer
Principal responsibilities
- Based in Bangalore but has global and regional support responsibilities in the context of the global Request For Proposal function.
- The operating environment is driven by client needs, often involving significant cross-border collaboration with Request For Proposal Team colleagues in other regions; and willingness to work flexible hours when needed.
- Client documents such as Request For Proposal, Request For Informations and Due Diligence Questionnaires are content- and data-intensive and usually have tight deadlines that are not set by Request For Proposal. This requires constant and careful work planning and management, managing the expectations of stakeholders, clear communication, and attention to detail.
- It also often requires problem-solving skills relating to interpretation and data availability, to produce high quality client documents in a limited timeframe.
- The Request For Proposals Writer role is critical to the new business process, playing an instrumental role in the achievement of growth ambitions.
- The Request For Proposals Team leads and completes Request For Proposal, Request For Informations and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) for Institutional and Wholesale clients and consultants globally and encompassing a wide and diverse range of asset classes, investment strategies and funds.
- Works closely with internal stakeholders/subject matter experts to ensure high quality articulation to clients investment philosophy, capabilities, processes, investment vehicles and the firm’s competitive advantages.
- Partners with Request For Proposals colleagues in other regions to support cross-border Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), Request For Informations and other client documents.
- This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced Request For Proposals skills and knowledge of capabilities, working closely with experienced and senior team colleagues, and to take on expanded responsibilities and projects over time.
Requirements
- Overall experience of 0-2 year preferably in the Asset Management and Capital Markets industry
- Knowledge of financial products & their role in the Asset and wealth management business
- Knowledge of financial markets, macro-economic environment, theory, tools and strategies
- Experience in handling Pre-sales activities. Proven experience in handling end-to-end completion of Request For Information, Request For Proposals and Due Diligence activities
- Experience or ability to adopt remote working model. Proven ability to prioritize workload effectively in line with business priorities
- Willingness to own work and problems and see through to completion and use own initiative to resolve issues
- Evidence of delivery in a similar role within a global organization would be an added advantage
- Experience in using technology to improve business outcomes
- Post Graduation / MBA / or equivalent qualification; Chartered Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Management, Environmental (FRM), Social and Governance (ESG) Certification - (completed or pursuing)
You’ll achieve more at HSBC
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.
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