Cambridge Associates is a leading global investment firm. We work with non-profit institutions, pension plans, and private clients to build investment portfolios that help them meet their philanthropic goals, pensioners’ obligations, or personal endeavors. Our goal is to meet clients wherever they are in the investment process. We offer a variety of services to complement those needs, from acting as an outsourced investment office to providing access to our world-class digital research platform. Committed to independence since our founding more than 40 years ago, we are motivated only by what is best for our clients.
Our clients trust the experience, leadership, and integrity of our investment professionals. We have a global team of outstanding investment advisors and an extensive research platform to support them. With more than 1,200 employees in nine locations around the globe, we are constantly looking to discover new ideas for our clients’ portfolios. This extensive network helps us to identify and access the best global investment opportunities all over the world.
Position Overview
The Marketing Associate- RFP Writer is a key member of the Strategic Marketing team at Cambridge Associates and contributes directly to the growth of the firm. This position requires significant proposal writing, interpersonal, and project management skills to interface with investment staff and senior management of the firm, as well as with prospective clients. The Strategic Marketing team is a collaborative group whose work is fast paced and dynamic. This role allows for an immediate impact and long-term growth potential.
Job Responsibilities
Vet, create, produce, and submit Request for Proposals (RFPs) received by the team. This might include speaking with prospective clients to determine their needs and potential fit for CA
Work with Investment Directors and departments across the firm to craft custom answers for investment content and non-standard answers
Help keep RFP database current, and proactively identify changes to language and positioning that will create compelling answers
Document and upload all activities into marketing tracking system to ensure accurate pipeline analytics
Take on longer term strategic marketing projects of personal interest to advance the Global Business Development team’s effectiveness
Qualifications
BA/BS required
1-3 years prior marketing and industry experience preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills (writing sample required)
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize responsibilities
Ability to work in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment
Interest and basic understanding of financial services
Excellent Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Must be eligible to work without sponsorship or restriction in the US
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing
Industries
Financial Services
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