Proposal Writer

U.S. Bank • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $66,640 - $78,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the U.S. Bancorp Asset Management Sales Enablement team and plays a critical part in supporting business development officers (BDOs) and relationship managers (RMs) in the acquisition and retention of institutional investment management business. The position is primarily responsible for developing high-quality, customized responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other client-facing materials under tight deadlines. Additional responsibilities include creating presentations, due diligence materials, and other ad hoc documents for prospective and existing clients.
The successful candidate is a strong writer, project manager, and collaborator who can effectively partner with BDOs, RMs, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams across U.S. Bank. This individual must be able to manage multiple projects independently, adhere to detailed client specifications, and deliver high-quality work within turnaround times ranging from one day to a few weeks. The role also contributes to broader sales enablement and strategic business development initiatives across the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Two to three years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media

Nice To Haves

• Financial services experience, preferably within asset management, investment management, or institutional investing.
• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex products, investment strategies, and technical concepts and communicate them clearly and accurately.
• Strong interviewing and communication skills, with the ability to engage subject matter experts and gather information needed to address client requirements.
• Experience developing customized proposals, presentations, and other sales support materials.
• Proficiency with proposal management platforms and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a strong eye for detail, formatting, and presentation quality.
• Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Developing high-quality, customized responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other client-facing materials under tight deadlines.
• Creating presentations, due diligence materials, and other ad hoc documents for prospective and existing clients.
• Managing multiple projects independently, adhering to detailed client specifications, and delivering high-quality work within turnaround times ranging from one day to a few weeks.
• Contributing to broader sales enablement and strategic business development initiatives across the firm.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level