Description
The RFP Team Lead is a supervisor-coach role overseeing the firm’s Hong Kong-based team of RFP associates, and an active member of the Global RFP Lead Team.
The Team Lead will be responsible for the management and oversight of the Hong Kong based RFP associates. The Team Lead will also manage the day-to-day running of the workflow, which involves reviewing incoming work, coordinating assignments amongst associates and facilitating effective allocation. This effort will require working in close collaboration with the global RFP team and regional stakeholders.
As a member of the Global RFP Lead Team, the Team Leader will actively participate in leadership team meetings, resolve arising issues, assist with the production of relevant reporting, and support group-wide process improvements and drive changes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, production support, and professional development to the APAC ex-Japan RFP Team; while working to ensure the achievement of team and divisional goals
- Oversight of the APAC ex-Japan pipeline and workflow allocation
- Providing coaching and production support of RFPs and DDQs
- Active member of the Global RFP Lead Team
Qualifications:
- University degree and 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience with writing and/or editing RFPs and DDQs
- Strong understanding of the investment management industry
- Team management and leadership skills
- Sound business judgment when communicating on sensitive topics
- Ability to interact and effectively address associates at all levels
- Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with proficiency in English (and preferably Mandarin/Cantonese)