RFP Analyst

MFS Investment Management • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The RFP role at MFS plays a critical role in supporting new business development, client retention efforts, and consultant relations inquiries by managing, writing, and coordinating high-quality, timely responses to RFPs, DDQs, and other information requests (collectively “requests”). This includes request scoping, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and delivery oversight. With direction from manager or senior team members, the role requires management of basic submitted requests, in addition to writing, communication, and data gathering as needed by other team members. Requests completed are reviewed by senior members throughout completion to ensure accuracy and quality. The role supports requests on a critical point within the client journey.

Requirements

• 0-2+ years of professional experience, preferably in asset management or working with RFPs/DDQs.
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Attention to detail, request management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines with guidance.
• Moderate communication, written, editorial, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products; Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to adapt to new and evolving technology and processes quickly.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency.
• Open and receptive to actioning constructive feedback.
• Ability to work collaboratively and with individuals across the organization.
• Flexibility at short notice to work additional hours to fulfill their duties.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manages basic requests using standard procedures and guidelines.
• Responsible for assigned requests by coordinating stakeholder input, and finalizing the required document in accordance with the established RFP procedures and requirements.
• Source and consolidate firm and/or product data as requested, ensuring appropriate adherence to legal and compliance requirements.
• Partners with a senior team member to ensure final responses align with predefined procedures surrounding firm messaging, regulatory standards, and branding guidelines.
• Prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with RFP team members to improve process, templates, and documentation.
• Performs procedural and system-based administrative tasks to ensure requests comply with RFP policies and procedures.
• Assume other responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• MFS Investment Management Canada is committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace.
• We value the diversity of people, culture and ideas.
• MFS Investment Management Canada’s equal opportunity and diversity practices draw upon highly talented and skilled people whose individual competencies and creativity are recognized and appreciated.
• We believe we must attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest individuals from all segments of the population in order to attain business objectives.
• We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.
• If you are contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodations, so your accessibility needs are met during the recruitment process.
• MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

What This Job Offers

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