RFP Writer
$100,000–$120,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States or Denver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Own and project manage RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and ad-hoc investor requests from intake through final delivery, partnering with relationship managers and subject matter experts to create clear, differentiated investor materials. Customize proposal language to address investor priorities while maintaining consistency with approved messaging, and develop deep knowledge of Ares' investment strategies and platform capabilities to support accurate content creation. Review and validate qualitative and quantitative content, including questionnaires and datasets, with a focus on accuracy and quality control. Maintain and govern proposal content across RFP technology platforms, leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance drafting efficiency and workflow transparency. Serve as a collaborative partner with strong communication skills and accountability under tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing)
- 3-6 years of experience in the financial services or asset management industry
- Experience ideally in RFP, investor relations, client service, product strategy, due diligence or a related fundraising support function
- Demonstrated experience managing complex written deliverables from intake through final delivery, including drafting, editing, stakeholder coordination, quality control and deadline management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex investment, platform and operational information into clear, accurate and persuasive responses
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders and drive multiple concurrent deliverables to completion
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements, adopt AI-enabled tools and contribute ideas that enhance team efficiency, content quality and response consistency
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when reviewing written materials, quantitative data, performance information and client-facing content
- Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment while remaining calm, organized and solutions-oriented
- Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across functions, demonstrates accountability and communicates proactively with internal partners
- Intellectual curiosity and interest in developing a strong understanding of asset management, investment strategies, private markets and the institutional investor diligence process
- Working knowledge of the asset management industry
- Familiarity with private markets or alternative investment products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using, implementing or optimizing RFP, proposal automation, knowledge management or AI-enabled workflow tools
- Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI or AI-enabled workflow, content management and reporting tools
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