Proposal Writer/Senior Proposal Writer

Royal Bank of Canada • Minneapolis, MN

18h • $55,000 - $104,500

About The Position

What is the opportunity? As a Proposal Writer or Senior Proposal Writer (experience dependent) you will work with the US proposal writing team in supporting the business development and retention activities associated with our US Asset Management business. In this role you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge of investments while working with our Sales and Consultant Relations teams to respond to RFP/RFIs in closing new business relationships for the firm. What will you do? Serve as a project manager for assigned questionnaires and proposals, completing to a high-quality standard within guidelines and by deadline Work to deadlines to gather information from multiple sources across the firm and collaborate with subject matter experts and sales representatives Adjust standard proposal verbiage to address a specific question or appeal to a particular audience. Draft new content as needed and edit verbiage provided by subject matter experts or sales representatives for clarity, narrative consistency, and writing mechanics Ensure firm brand standards, applicable regulations/laws, and grammar conventions are met Identify and become responsible within the RFP team for an area of content, owning the team’s working relationships with related subject matter experts and capability specialists Participate in quality control process for the team as a senior proposal content editor and proofreader Assist the team in maintaining the content library within RocketDocs Proactively support teammates and partners as a subject matter expert as needed Support process improvement projects and other responsibilities as assigned What do you need to succeed? Must-have Proposal Writer: Experience writing detailed business proposals or procedures and managing projected based work Senior Proposal Writer: 3+ years of experience of proposal writing experience within an investment or wealth management firm Exceptional English language skills in editing, writing, and both written and verbal communications Strong project management and stakeholder management Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Preferred Financial services industry experience Pursuit of a CFA designation Fixed income and/or alternative asset proposal writing experience What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off. Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to build close relationships with clients. The expected salary range for this particular position is $55,000-$95,000, (Minneapolis), $60,500-$104,500, (Boston), depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals. RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that: Drives RBC’s high-performance culture Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value

Requirements

• Proposal Writer: Experience writing detailed business proposals or procedures and managing projected based work
• Senior Proposal Writer: 3+ years of experience of proposal writing experience within an investment or wealth management firm
• Exceptional English language skills in editing, writing, and both written and verbal communications
• Strong project management and stakeholder management
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• Financial services industry experience
• Pursuit of a CFA designation
• Fixed income and/or alternative asset proposal writing experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project manager for assigned questionnaires and proposals, completing to a high-quality standard within guidelines and by deadline
• Work to deadlines to gather information from multiple sources across the firm and collaborate with subject matter experts and sales representatives
• Adjust standard proposal verbiage to address a specific question or appeal to a particular audience.
• Draft new content as needed and edit verbiage provided by subject matter experts or sales representatives for clarity, narrative consistency, and writing mechanics
• Ensure firm brand standards, applicable regulations/laws, and grammar conventions are met
• Identify and become responsible within the RFP team for an area of content, owning the team’s working relationships with related subject matter experts and capability specialists
• Participate in quality control process for the team as a senior proposal content editor and proofreader
• Assist the team in maintaining the content library within RocketDocs
• Proactively support teammates and partners as a subject matter expert as needed
• Support process improvement projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed