Job Opening for Proposal Writer Senior – RFP Response Team – Institutional Asset Management (IAM) in PNC Financial Services Group (Dallas, TX 75201)

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. We are seeking a Senior Proposal Writer within PNC’s Institutional Asset Management organization. This role allows you to be based within multiple locations throughout the PNC footprint. (Position may have the ability to work from home.)

The “Request for Proposals” (RFP) Response Team within PNC’s Institutional Asset Management (IAM), strategically develops new business and retention opportunity proposals for OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer), defined benefit, fiduciary investment services, custody, and planned giving. This includes collaborating with product owners, as well as business development officers and/or investment advisors to determine and understand the prospect/client’s unique needs and expectations to ensure proposals are accurate and targeted, managing the proposal process and timeline to meet prospect-driven deadlines and established internal service level agreements, and working closely with legal and compliance to mitigate risks.

A Senior Proposal Writer responds to comprehensive RFPs (Request for Proposals) for new client acquisition, growth of client relationships, and retention of existing client relationships for all supported business units. Determines appropriate base content to draft proposals. Composes custom and tailored content for solicited proposals to provide a solution on behalf of a client in clear, concise, and compelling language.

Ideal candidate will possess the following:

Typically 3+ years of relevant experience and university/college degree in related field of study.
Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Professional Writing or related field
Verbal & Written Communication skills with a focus on informative and persuasive writing – in-depth/expert
Time management skills – in-depth/expert
Project management skills – in depth/expert
Collaboration & team skills with a focus on cross-group collaboration

Job Description

Responds to comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFPs) for new client acquisition, growth of client relationships, and retention of existing client relationships for all supported business units. Determines appropriate base content to draft proposals. Composes custom and tailored content for both solicited and proactive proposals to perform work/provide a solution on behalf of a client in clear, concise, and compelling language.
Leads the market team, as a project manager, through the production and review processes as he/she composes client-centric proposal packages that align with the teams vision, the business strategy, and the prospects needs and requirements.
Maintains a high level of knowledge of supported products and services by participating in training sessions, reviewing internal and external communications and applying this knowledge to development of requests for proposal/requests for information.
Identifies and manages inherent risk associated with development and distribution of requests for proposal/requests for information in a highly regulated and competitive industry
Undertakes self-education on technology and tools through training modules, attending conferences, web-exes and other available resources.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
Customer Focused – Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk – Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Competencies

Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to process information with high levels of accuracy.

Effective Communications – Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Industry Knowledge – Knowledge of the organization’s industry group, trends, directions, major issues, regulatory considerations, and trendsetters; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Managing Multiple Priorities – Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Organizational Savvy and Politics – Knowledge of organizational politics and political tactics; ability to effectively navigate formal and informal communication and decision-making channels.

Project Management – Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.

Work Experience

Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Education

Additional Job Description

Benefits
PNC offers employees a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature); dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short- and long-term disability protection; maternity and parental leave; paid holidays, vacation days and occasional absence time; 401(k), pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption assistance; educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for part-time employees, visit pncbenefits.com > New to PNC .

Disability Accommodations Statement:
The PNC workplace is inclusive and supportive of individual needs. If you have a physical or other impairment that might require an accommodation, including technical assistance with the PNC Careers website or submission process, please call 877-968-7762 and select Option 4: Recruiting or contact us via email at pathfinder@pnc.com.

The Human Resources Service Center hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

California Residents

Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.