RFP Manager

American Century Investments • Kansas City, MO

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Century Investments® is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income, multi-asset strategies, ETFs, and private investments. Privately controlled and independent, we focus solely on investment management. But there’s an unexpected side to us, too. We direct 40% of our dividends every year—over $2 billion since 2000—to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institute’s breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. So, the better we do for our clients, the more we can do for everyone. All 1,400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative, the deep relationships we build with our clients, and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If you’re excited to learn more about us, we can’t wait to learn more about you. Role Summary The RFP Manager manages a team of proposal and database writers. They will support new business development and client service efforts across the firm by managing the process of responding to requests for proposals and client due diligence questionnaires. You will work closely with sales, client service, investment management, product management, compliance, legal and operations to ensure that the firm’s capabilities are effectively articulated in response to client inquiries. This role also will develop and refine processes to automate and systematize the delivery of American Century’s content to clients and prospects. This role reports to the VP of Global Product Management. This hybrid position will be based out of our Kansas City, MO office. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related subject.
• Recent experience in the asset management or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with proposal content management system such as Rocketdocs or Loopio.
• 3+ years of team lead or management experience as it relates to RFPs.
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills with a keen ability to manage multiple projects within tight timelines, while producing quality work.
• Exhibits professional excellence and proven ability to build relationships across various levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Analytical ability to synthesize information and summarize issues.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3+ years of writing experience for institutional business development efforts.
• Deep understanding of key investment strategies, vehicles and investment management principles, and the ability to articulate them clearly.
• Proven analytical ability, maturity and discernment in working with institutional consultants and clientele.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading a team of proposal and database writers, including assignment and workflow, review and oversight of team.
• Leverage the firm’s content management system and the RFP Team to develop automation of content—helping to maintain productivity from the team through systematic process enhancements.
• Evaluate and implement AI and other content tools to enhance team processes.
• Develop positive relationships with internal subject matter experts with particular attention to improving knowledge and content.
• Collaborate with business partners to develop new content or tailor content for bespoke opportunities.
• Drive multiple projects simultaneously and implement a deadline-driven process.
• Qualify RFPs, research, write and edit proposals for consistency, accuracy and effectiveness.
• Crafting persuasive and articulate content is critical.
• Drive timely completion of proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
• Generous PTO and competitive benefits
• 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

What This Job Offers

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