Business Development Lead Specialist 12 month contract

Job Description

About Schroders Were a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future. We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And weve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesnt change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper. The base We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. Were close to our clients, in the heart of the UKs financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. The team The global marketing function is responsible for all aspects of marketing to Institutional, Intermediary, Insurance and Financial Institution clients and Consumer audiences. Marketing activities include RFPs, due diligence, events, literature, presentations, digital, PR and advertising.What youll do * Produce high quality, client focused, accurate and compliant Equities and RFPs, RFIs, DDQs within the agreed deliverable timeframe, adhering to relevant rules and guidelines. Edit standard and bespoke material to suit the clients requirements.* Support business growth from prospective clients as well as continued servicing of existing clients. This may include the bespoke customisation of the Equities products key objectives and strategic capabilities into an executive summary for RFPs to deliver a compelling submission.* Project manage the co-ordination and assume end-to-end ownership of submissions from allocation through to delivery. Ensure submissions are completed within specified deadlines, maintaining an open line of communication with all parties involved.* Liaise with Product, Distribution, Infrastructure and other subject matter experts to obtain accurate information and prepare detailed proposal content.* Demonstrate professional behaviours and an ability to work in a co-operative, consistent, diligent and efficient manner - at times under pressure.* Provide support to other team and department members, particularly during busy periods.* Contribute to team and department initiatives.* Undertake compliance checks for other team members when required.* Where appropriate, attend Schroders and external industry events to further market and product knowledge.* Record and file all materials in accordance with FCA requirements and the Business Development Services process manual.* Follow the defined processes for the use of the RFP database (Qvidian), ensuring the content is current, relevant and accurate.Participation in ad hoc projects as assignedThe knowledge, experience and qualifications you need * Candidates should have a Financial or Asset Management background with experience in an RFP role.* Experience in relation to Equity products is desirable.* Strong team player, with the ability to mange multiple assignments effectively, use own initiative and a self-starter.* Ability to interact effectively in a professional environment.* Experience using a content database (i.e. Qvidian or equivalent) is advantageous.* Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word). The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help * Language skills an advantage* IMC (or equivalent, or the ambition to do so) What youll be like * Team player.* Efficient project management skills and well organised proactive approach.* Strong numeracy and literacy.* Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.* Good interpersonal skills.* Candidates should be educated to degree-level (or have equivalent working experience). Were looking for the best, whoever they are Schroders is an equal opportunities employer. Youre welcome here whatever your socio-economic background, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious belief, age or disability.