Treasury Management RFP Specialist

SouthState Bank

About The Position

The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions. We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here! SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES The Treasury Management RFP Specialist is responsible for crafting compelling and precise responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), effectively showcasing the organization's program operations, systems, and unique value propositions. This role requires a keen ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive content that aligns with the strategic goals of competitive bids. The Treasury Management RFP Specialist will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment of contributions throughout the response and submission process, playing a vital role in securing new business opportunities for the organization. The Treasury Management RFP Specialist is also responsible for maintaining a library of RFP responses and materials to be included in an RFP response. The individual must have a broad and in-depth knowledge of proposal writing and Treasury Management.

Requirements

Exceptional writing and communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are paramount.
Project management: The ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail is required to ensure proposals meet all complex requirements and are free of errors.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with internal teams.
Technical aptitude: An aptitude for technology, especially if the role is for a technical or government proposal
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, marketing, or related fields; or equivalent experience preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years banking experience
Experience in product and/or project management
Demonstrated leadership experience with cross-functional teams
Experience in writing business and product requirements.
Knowledge of Treasury Management products, services, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of bank operating systems and commercial banking practices.
Knowledge of product development, pricing, and implementation
Current knowledge of treasury/payment systems compliance requirements.
Proven ability to understand complex business and technical concepts
Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent written/oral communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple detailed work assignments with a high degree of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

CCM or CTP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and independently determine the end-to-end bid management and pre- sales process.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compelling, and competitive proposals to support the business in winning new business opportunities and retaining existing relationships.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop bid strategies aligned with business objectives.
Conduct thorough market research and competitor analysis to identify key differentiators.
Develop comprehensive bid plans, timelines, and resource allocation.
Identify and utilize tools to ensure an efficient and smooth bid management process.
Lead the bid team in creating compelling proposals that showcase our capabilities and value proposition.
Write and edit proposal content, ensuring it is clear, concise, and tailored to client requirements.
Coordinate with subject matter experts to gather relevant information and technical details.
Identify potential risks and challenges associated with bids and propose mitigation strategies.
Ensure all submissions adhere to RFP requirements and organizational standards, maintaining accuracy and consistency across documents.
Approve final proposal documents before submission, ensuring they meet all compliance and quality standards.
Identify and implement improvements in the proposal development process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Evaluate proposal content quality, including clarity, accuracy, and alignment with RFP requirements, and track proposal win rates and submission timeliness based on client feedback and evaluations.
Collaborate with various teams (sales, product, legal, compliance, finance) to gather input for proposals.
Foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the final preparation and submission of bids and proposals, adhering to submission deadlines.
Coordinate with the bid team to ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.