RFP Writer
Graduate job Chicago (Cook County) Bachelor's Degree Project / Product management
Job description
This opportunity sits within Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Card Services, Global Commercial Card (GCC) and is under the purview of GCC Shared Services. The Proposal Writer will work in a team environment writing, editing, proofreading and responding to multi-product proposals (RFP) and request for information (RFI) in response to client requests for commercial card services. This role works within stringent time frames to meet proposal deadlines and must ensure the best in class response is complete, accurate, compliant and well organised. This position involves significant interaction with Commercial Card product sales specialists and a wide variety of internal subject matter experts, in addition to engaging with LOB partners. The position requires a high degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
o Lead the proposal process end to end, planning and coordinating all proposal activities in order to prepare compliant, winning responses
o Establish project schedule, key milestones, and deliverables to ensure all projects are completed on time
o Develop strategic responses with the appropriate tone and solution, in collaboration with product sales specialists, relationship managers and the deal team at large
o Efficiently manage multiple, overlapping projects and deadlines and coordinate the flow of information from various department contributors to ensure adherence to deadlines
o Ensure proper and consistent messaging by proofing, editing, and rewriting all sections of the document as required
o Escalate potential issues in a timely fashion, as needed
o Responsible for decisions that require independent thought, understanding and action, guided by established policies, practices, and manager coaching
Desired profile
o A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience; coursework in business or finance helpful
o Minimum 3-5 years of relevant work experience
o Must have demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
o Must have demonstrated effective project management experience
o Ability to work well under pressure and time constraints
o Superior written and oral communication and grammatical skills
o Communications or business writing experience preferred
o Strong research and problem-solving skills coupled with a collaborative attitude
o Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively partner with various internal functional areas