Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in twenty-four countries, and a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service, and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations, and individuals worldwide.

We are looking for a career-minded RFP Writer with a global perspective to join our Business Development Services (BDS) team. BDS supports MSIM’s investment teams, consultant relations, institutional and intermediary new business acquisition efforts.

Global BDS Team’s Proposal Strategists are responsible for the project management and completions of RFPs, RFIs and DDQs; collaborating with investment teams, sales and various stakeholders throughout the business to manage their execution. This includes creating compelling strategic value propositions, writing new content, and editing existing responses to tailor them for individual prospects. RFP Writers are responsible for maintaining stock language in our database (Loopio). Members work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate has experience in or knowledge of the investment management industry. Experience with RFP writing, and sophisticated investment industry knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities:

Completion of RFPs/RFIs/DDQs utilizing best practiceCover a broad range of asset classes/strategies.Maintenance of the strategy section of RFP database (Loopio)a ), as assigned, to ensure all information is refreshed regularlyContribution towards on-going efficiency and quality improvementPerform related duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Experience:

A minimum of five years RFP writing experience within the asset management industrySuperior writing, editing and proofreading skills.Ability to focus on small details while maintaining larger picture.Ability to think and write from a prospect’s perspective.High energy with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships with sales, investment professionals and SMEsAbility to work independently but also function as a key contributor in a collaborative team.Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, effectively project manage and deliver outstanding work products under tight deadlines.Strong organisational and analytical skillsExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $90,000 and $110,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).