Investment Content Writer

We are looking for a self-starter, with previous experience as an RFP investment writer, or in a commercial role, who has a passion for content writing and takes pride in their work. A good working knowledge of financial markets and the investment services industry is strongly desirable. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, commercially savvy writer to work closely with go-to-market (i.e., sales and client service) leaders to create compelling and competitive proposals to win business. This requires the ability to develop specialised, targeted content from scratch.

The Investment Content Writer will sit within a team of writers and be accountable for all aspects of the proposal process from start to final copy, often under very tight deadlines. Key responsibilities include:

• Proposal Project Management: Independently managing the completion of proposals (including custom proposals, RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and surveys) for prospects and clients within the EMEA region. Working in close collaboration with sales and client service teams and counterparts in other regions. Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills are a must.
• Content Creation: Creating fresh and persuasive proposal content that articulates Russell Investments’ value proposition and competitive advantage. Building knowledge across Russell Investments’ products and services, particularly Client Portfolio Solutions. Leveraging standard answers from our global database Qvidian and then tailoring for bespoke mandates, identifying where new content is required. Strong written English and application of English grammar is essential.
• Relationship Management: Interviewing and liaising with internal subject knowledge experts (investment professionals, product specialists, finance, compliance, risk, legal, marketing, etc.) in support of the above. Re‑writing/editing responses received from the various stakeholders listed above when needed. Coordinating multiple projects. Organising and influencing others to keep projects on track.
• Regulatory & Business conduct: Displaying exemplary conduct and living by our organisation’s Code of Conduct. Taking personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct across the business. Effectively and collaboratively identifying, escalating, mitigating and resolving risk, conduct and compliance.

The successful candidate will have extensive demonstrable skills and experiences including the following:

• BSc/BA English, Maths / Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualification / experience.
• Experience as an Investment/RFP Writer within asset management or in a commercial role within the financial services industry essential.
• An understanding of the asset management and UK Pension Fund industry required.
• Investment Management Certificate or CFA Foundations course preferred.
• Knowledge of financial concepts and investments a plus.
• Flexible and able to adapt own goals and behaviour to changing project objectives.
• Resilient under pressure; maintains effective performance and a positive outlook.
• Accuracy and attention to detail is a must (e.g., financial figures such as AUM and performance, and grammar, punctuation, spelling).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Promotes and facilitates the work of the CPS and Investment Content Writing team and contributes as a productive member of the team, sharing responsibility and ideas.
• Able to work collaboratively across departments, using a variety of approaches to gain cooperation, overcome barriers, or gain agreement for proposals and ideas.
• Ability to prioritise projects with competing deadlines.
• Effectively plans, implements and controls proposals that involve multiple resources.
• Proficient user of entire Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Qvidian database a plus.