Proposal Manager

Overview The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the worlds largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13000 employees across 112 offices career with us should reflect your energy and passion. Thats why at Apex Group we will do more than simply empower you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and well give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold industry-changing realities. For our business for clients and for you Proposal Manager Department: Proposal Management Level of the role: Assistant Vice President Employment Type: Permanent We are looking for a Proposal Manager to join the global Proposal Management Team reporting directly into the Head of Proposal Management in the UK. The successful candidate will be joining a global team that delivers professional and client centric proposals and presentations for strategic or high value opportunities. The vision of the Proposal Management Team is to provide resources tools and quality responses helping deliver high quality proposals efficiently and faster whilst being a centre of excellence for proposal management. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with sales to ensure proposals / presentations are tailored to the clients culture values language strategy and requirements. Managing the global deal team using project management disciplines to ensure quality responses for proposals are delivered in line with global proposal process. Cross-functional collaboration with deal teams to manage the timely completion of deliverables within the agreed client deadline. Join client facing scoping calls / discussions to help fully understand client requirements. Leveraging knowledge and insights gained from proposals and presentations to optimise the value creation generated by global Proposal Management Team. Sharing feedback from the deal team with the Head of Proposal Management helping generate ideas to further enhance business and / or sales processes. Responsible for ongoing enrichment of responses in the global proposal library and enhancing professional output of proposals and presentations. Regular knowledge enhancement of products and services within the Apex Group and understanding of commercial trends. Contributions to the ongoing improvement of the global Proposal Management Team reinforcing the global centre of excellence for proposal management. Skills Required 1-3 years industry experience in proposal management role or similar function within financial services sector. Knowledge of various fund structures i.e. open ended closed ended and hybrid. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks. Good interpersonal and written communications skills and writing skills would be beneficial. English speaker and additional languages would be beneficial. Planning and organisation skills including certification that would be beneficial i.e. PRINCE 2 and APMP. Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word Excel PowerPoint). Experience of using proposal software (Responsive Qvidian). Experienced in creating presentations to a high standard using MS PowerPoint would be beneficial. What you will get in return Working in a diverse and dynamic team that is instrumental in driving revenue and profitable growth in Apex. Increased visibility within an entrepreneurial organisation on a positive trajectory. In depth-exposure to all business segments cross-jurisdictions and potentially working with senior management on complex proposals i.e. multi-asset multijurisdiction. The opportunity to drive innovation to further enhance global proposal processes to deliver a positive client experience across various business segments in Apex. Working in a global team with an established culture of skill development and knowledge building. Working in a global team that supports succession planning providing a platform to move into other areas within Apex i.e. client relationship management product management and operations. Additional information We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender gender identity marital status race colour nationality ethnicity age sexual orientation socio-economic responsibilities for dependants physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills qualifications and experiences. We measure our success as a business not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share but also by how we positively impact people society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results please submit your application (with your CV cover letter and salarys expectations) to our dedicated email address : Disclaimer Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct souring model and where agency assistance is required the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners. Required Experience: Manager Key Skills Business Development Time Management Microsoft Office Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word Technical Writing Visio Microsoft Powerpoint Sharepoint Proposal Writing Contracts Writing Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr