RFP Trainee

Jupiter Asset Management

Aug 2, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Customer Relations
£26.3K
London

Requirements

Jupiter’s Investment20/20 Programme is aimed at school, college leavers and graduates looking to start their careers.
Excellent written English;
Given the nature of the role, effective time management and ability to multi-task working to tight internal and external deadlines;
Interest in investment management;
Strong windows applications, particularly word and excel;
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop a strong internal network;
Self-motivated and conscientious, detailed approach to work;
A passion for learning, professional growth and knowledge sharing and;
Desire to further develop by taking courses to increase knowledge of industry
We always look for the best candidate for each of our opportunities and have no requirements in terms of educational institute attended, subjects studied, previous experience, or grades achieved.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain an understanding of Jupiter’s investment capabilities, its infrastructure and the markets;
Develop an understanding of the RFP role, where information is derived and efficient project management skills around managing the RFP process, including DDQs, RFIs and other client/prospect questionnaires;
Collaborate with client service teams to ensure timely responses to clients and prospects;
Ensure that RFP, RFI and DDQ requests are completed to a high standard, are accurate and meet all agreed deadlines;
Assist RFP Analyst on team with overview documents, content management and electronic platform databases on a quarterly basis;
Liaise with key stakeholders around the company to provide high quality, tailored responses;
Motivated to get involved with wider company projects to support efficiencies within the team;
Contribute to continual population and development of the proposals database, refreshing and improving responses on an ongoing basis, working with the content manager and
Work with other team RFP team members to meet tight deadlines

Application Process

Phase 1:
In order that our selection process is objective and data led, we are inviting candidates to complete an online cognitive assessment (approx. 30 mins).
This will focus on your ability to perform in core skills including:
Numerical reasoning (ability to make correct decisions or inferences from numerical data)
Inductive reasoning (ability to think critically and problem solve)
Deductive reasoning (drawing logical conclusions based on information provided)
Phase 2:
Successful candidates will automatically be invited to complete a Job Focussed Assessment thereafter (approx. 20 mins). This assessment will focus on your ability to perform the role by measuring competencies required for the role.
Phase 3:
Successful candidates will be invited to complete a short video interview in the first instance and invited to a face to face interview as a final step.

Jupiter Asset Management

The value of active minds

Finance

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1985

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Jupiter difference Our distinct, entrepreneurial culture is based on giving talented professionals the freedom to pursue their own investment styles within a collaborative environment. Jupiter is a specialist, high conviction, active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term investment objectives. From our origins in 1985, Jupiter now offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE 250 Index. Independence of thought and individual accountability define us. Our fund managers follow their convictions and seek those investment opportunities that they believe will ensure the best outcome for our clients. They do this through fundamental analysis and research, a clear investment process and risk management framework, with a focus on good stewardship. We believe that asset managers have a critical leadership role to play in helping to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing the world. In this spirit, we are proud of our long-established credentials in the fields of ESG and sustainable investment, and of our ongoing commitment to specialism and innovation in these areas. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Index, and a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.