JOB TITLE:
RFP Associate
REPORTING TO:
RFP Manager
DEPARTMENT:
Business Support
LOCATION:
London
The Company
Established in 1934, Henderson Global Investors is a leading independent global asset management firm.
The company provides its institutional, retail and high net-worth clients with access to skilled investment
professionals representing a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternatives.
Based in London, Henderson is one of Europe’s largest investment managers, with £89.4bn assets under
management (as at 31 March 2015) and employs around 900 people worldwide.
The Department
The production of high quality standard and bespoke RFPs and preparation of presentation materials - in
conjunction with investment teams and distribution channels - to demanding deadlines, is a key element of
the marketing and client service process for our retail, institutional, hedge and investment trust businesses.
The RFP and Presentations team is responsible for the creation of pitch and due diligence materials together
with production of standard and bespoke presentations. Individuals on the team specialise in either RFPs,
presentations or consultant databases and work closely with senior sales and investment team members.
Overview of the Role
The team is responsible for the creation of pitch/tender and due diligence materials for Henderson’s fixed
income, equity and hedge fund products across both retail and institutional distribution teams globally. The
RFP Associate will take responsibility for standard and more complex and high profile RFPs/DDQs.
Responsibilities will include:
 Work on standard and more complex/high profile RFPs
 Keep the RFP database updated with recent responses
 Assist in writing new content
 Maintain and organise the team RFP directory
 Review and proof read the work produced by other team members
Technical Skills & Qualifications Required
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At least 2 years proven RFP experience within an asset management company
Experience of completing both retail and institutional documents
Experience across different asset classes; equities, fixed income and absolute return/hedge funds
Educated to degree level
Strong English, Mathematics, Finance and/or Economics qualifications
Strong writing skills and competent use of grammar
Computer literate (advanced Word and Excel)
Competencies Required
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Organisational and multi-tasking skills
Leadership
The ability to work within a team environment, adapting to different teams as appropriate
Coping with high pressure/deadline driven environments
Highly self motivated
Fast thinking, excellent communication skills
Professionalism & enterprise/innovation
Team spirit & collaboration
Strong attention to detail/quality of work
Commercial awareness