RFP Writer Details

RFP Writer

Principal Financial Group - Des Moines, IA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Responsibilities:

We are currently looking for an RFP Writer to support our investment boutiques. You'll have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a high attention to detail, multi-task and communicate effectively as a project manager of the RFP/RFI process. This opportunity allows you to learn about every facet of Principal Global Investors and the asset management industry!

Here is just a sample of what you can expect:

• Position and promote the sale of Principal Global Investor products and services through the completion of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs).
• Interact with sales/distribution, investment professionals, product management, and other partners to produce clear, concise and accurate information supporting the growth of our business.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts throughout the organization to ensure capabilities and value proposition are clearly and accurately articulated in responses.
• Analyze, interpret and handle large amounts of qualitative and quantitative information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years relevant experience in the financial service industry.
• Understanding of multiple asset classes, including fixed income, equity, real estate and asset allocation.
• Previous experience in a RFP, product, marketing, or sales capacity, preferably within a financial services or asset management company, desired.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Strong project management, interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communications skills required.
• Knowledge of (or the ability to learn) Principal Global Investors product offerings and markets.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Word required.
• Ability to learn systems and applications/databases used within the firm required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and coordinate multiple projects at a time.
• Results-oriented and empowered to own each project from beginning to end while efficiently implementing processes to produce a high-quality product.

Additional Information:

Work Environment

This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers and https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

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Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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