The RFP role at MFS plays a critical role in supporting new business development, client retention efforts, and consultant relations inquiries by managing, writing, and coordinating high-quality, timely responses to RFPs, DDQs, and other information requests (collectively "requests"). This includes request scoping, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and delivery oversight.
With direction from manager or senior team members, the role requires management of basic submitted requests, in addition to writing, communication, and data gathering as needed by other team members. Requests completed are reviewed by senior members throughout completion to ensure accuracy and quality. The role supports requests on a critical point within the client journey.
Responsibilities
With guidance, manages basic requests using standard procedures and guidelines.
With support from their manager, or other senior team members, is responsible for assigned requests by coordinating stakeholder input, and finalizing the required document in accordance with the established RFP procedures and requirements.
With manager or senior team member oversight, source and consolidate firm and/or product data as requested, ensuring appropriate adherence to legal and compliance requirements.
Partners with a senior team member to ensure final responses align with predefined procedures surrounding firm messaging, regulatory standards, and branding guidelines.
With support from manager or senior team member prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Collaborate with RFP team members to improve process, templates, and documentation.
Performs procedural and system-based administrative tasks to ensure requests comply with RFP policies and procedures.
Assume other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
0-2+ years of professional experience, preferably in asset management or working with RFPs/DDQs.
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience.
Attention to detail, request management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines with guidance.
Moderate communication, written, editorial, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products; Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to adapt to new and evolving technology and processes quickly.
Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
Open and receptive to actioning constructive feedback.
Ability to work collaboratively and with individuals across the organization.
Flexibility at short notice to work additional hours to fulfill their duties.
Occasional travel may be required.
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Benefits
At MFS, we view our employees as family - and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting .If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
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