eFinancialCareers

• Company

  ING Investment Management

• Location

  Netherlands-South-Holland

• Compensation

  Loondienst

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  19 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  585752

                                                        (Ass) RfP Services Manager

           Eager graduates looking for a stepping stone into the world of asset management  

Your department and challenge:

The (junior) RfP Services Manager supports and cooperates with business development/relationship management in winning new and additional business from institutional clients globally by answering RfP’s (Request for Proposal) in an accurate, value adding and customer centric way. We present this specific position to young and eager graduates for a minimum period of 2 years as a stepping stone into the world of asset management. Because of international character, the working language is English. The department (7 fte) is closely linked to Business Development Cross Regional & Central Europe supporting the development of third party business in emerging Europe and supporting business development activities performed in Asia and the Americas related to products and solutions maintained in Europe.  

Your main responsibilities

1.  RFP’s: (Assisting in) writing of deal winning proposals for institutional clients globally in close collaboration with sales worldwide.

2.  Monitoring of the RFP process: •     (Supporting the (senior) RFP Managers) in defining information needs/tasks and responsibilities by conducting an intake with the (internal) client, gathering of needed information, management of deadlines, answering questions, giving feedback to internal client as well as the continuous evaluation of RfP product and process. •     Signalling and solving flaws and gaps in the information flows supporting the process and continuously seeking and implementing improvements in process and final product.

3.  Cooperation with business developers / sales:

•    Supporting the RFP Managers in their active search for opportunities to enhance chances of winning new and additional business in close cooperation with business developers/sales.

4.  Knowledge management

•     Gaining knowledge to be able to maintain and transform expertise information (e.g. risk management, compliance and/or products) into commercially usable building blocks thereby supporting and contributing to realising the commercial documentation of ING IM investment products and internal processes in an effective and efficient way. 

Your experience and skills

• HBO (higher vocational education)/Academic

• Professional expertise/market focus: demonstrable interest in the world of asset management

• Literacy and language skills: good English (preferably native English), writing talent

• Performance motivation: eager to learn

• Planning and organisational skills

• Attention to detail (accuracy) 

 What we have to offer you

There is more than an average degree of creativity and entrepreneurship needed to build success in your area of expertise. ING challenges you, but also gives something in return. We offer:

• Work with some of the most talented people in your field with the ambition to become a top tier asset manager
• A stimulating, open and informal work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits:

 The organisation you will be part of

Marketing & Sales

Marketing & Sales business line is active in the definition and development of product strategies, supporting marketing and communication activities, servicing the customer and is active in the sales processes and relationship management activities of ING Funds (incl. distributors) and Institutional Clients across Europe. The business consists of 130+ professionals based in The Hague and regional offices.

 Apply now to join our team and build on our ambition to be recognized as a top-tier Asset Manager!  

Application & contact

Please apply online via the above link to ensure a smooth application procedure. Please note that applications via e-mail will not be considered. For more information regarding the role and/or selection procedure, please contact, Harold Los, Senior Recruiter, via Harold.Koosje.Los@ingim.com. Please note that you will work on local conditions and not on an expat contract.  Third party applications are not accepted.