Strategic RFP Writer

We’re seeking someone to join our team as an RFP Writer. Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. If you are driven to succeed, eager to take on new challenges and open to collaborating with diverse colleagues in pursuit of excellence, you'll discover a wealth of exciting career opportunities at Morgan Stanley. The Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) group partners with Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors across all channels to offer full discretion portfolio management services to institutional and private clients (e.g., Defined Benefit plans, Endowments, Foundations, Ultra-High Net-Worth, Family Offices, etc.) of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.       What you’ll do in the role:         Morgan Stanley OCIO’s business development team sits in NYC and is a high-energy, driven and collaborative team that is tasked with working directly with Financial Advisors/Consultants and other key partners across the Firm to drive asset growth. As part of the OCIO business development team, the Strategic RFP writer will play a critical role in the quality of our RFP responses, working together with other team members and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support our business goals to win net new assets, expand and retain business. This role will involve additional responsibilities to support these efforts such as updating marketing material and the response library, assisting with industry surveys, and responding to Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) issued by current clients.

Include Helping to respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to drive AUM growth Writing RFP response documents, including cover letters and executive summaries Responding to Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) issued by current clients Collaborating with the business development team and SMEs to address key questions, articulate our value proposition, and create commercial intellectual capital for use with clients and prospects to engage on topics related to the areas of expertise Working with SMEs to make sure information is updated as enhancements occur Updating standard RFP library responses and resource templates available to field consultants Updating OCIO marketing material across all client segments on a quarterly, annual, and as-needed basis Assisting in responding to industry surveys and analyzing the data Ensuring that responses follow brand style and tone guidelines Ensuring that appropriate reviews and approvals are secured by set deadlines Supporting sales across client segments What you’ll bring to the role: Strong writing and editing background, with experience preferred in the RFP/RFI space and/or financial services Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders Results-driven and passionate about contributing to the firm’s growth Motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment and team Highly organized and detail-oriented Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Bachelor’s degree required 3-5 years of experience preferred Proficiency in RFP response software (e.g. Loopio) is a plus #LI-NI1 #BPDBA #LI-hybrid WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients –