Analyst, RFP Writer

Job description

Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Reports to: Global Client Solutions, VP PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Supports the coordination and completion of RFPs, RFIs, DDQs and ad-hoc investor requests from intake through final delivery, balancing timelines, stakeholders and competing priorities. Assist in refreshing strategy/fund level Generic DDQs quarterly or as needed. Partners with relationship management, product strategy, investment teams and subject matter experts to create clear, differentiated and responsive investor materials. Support the customization of proposal language to address investor priorities and diligence themes while maintaining consistency with approved messaging. Develop strong knowledge of Ares’ strategies, products, performance data, platform capabilities and corporate infrastructure to support accurate content creation. Demonstrates solid communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with team members and escalate issues or questions as needed, especially under tight deadlines. Reviews and checks qualitative and quantitative content for accuracy, including responses in questionnaires and data found in industry databases, with guidance from more senior team members. Maintain and govern proposal content across RFP technology platforms, including AI enablement, content reuse and alignment with firm standards. Leverage AI-enabled tools, data and process improvements to enhance drafting efficiency, response quality, workflow transparency and the stakeholder experience. Apply sound judgment when using AI-assisted content, validating accuracy, tone, sourcing and alignment with approved messaging before materials are shared. Serve as a collaborative partner with strong communication skills and accountability under tight deadlines. Demonstrates flexibility in learning and supporting multiple strategies and asset classes as required QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or international equivalent, preferably in a related field (economics, finance, accounting, or marketing). Any other industry recognized professional certification like CFA, APMP is a plus. Experience Required: 2-4 years of experience in the financial services or asset management industry, ideally in RFP, investor relations, client service, product strategy, due diligence or a related fundraising support function. Experience using, implementing or optimizing RFP, proposal automation, knowledge management or AI-enabled workflow tools is preferred. Prior experience managing complex written deliverables from intake through final delivery, including drafting, editing, stakeholder coordination, quality control and deadline management is preferred. General Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex investment, platform and operational information into clear, accurate and persuasive responses. Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize workstreams, manage timelines, coordinate stakeholders and drive multiple concurrent deliverables to completion. Proactive mindset with the ability to identify process improvements, adopt AI-enabled tools and contribute ideas that enhance team efficiency, content quality and response consistency. High attention to detail and commitment to quality, particularly when reviewing written materials, quantitative data, performance information and client-facing content. Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment while remaining calm, organized and solutions-oriented. Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships across functions, demonstrates accountability and communicates proactively with internal partners. Intellectual curiosity and interest in developing a strong understanding of asset management, investment strategies, private markets and the institutional investor diligence process. Working knowledge of the asset management industry and familiarity with private markets or alternative investment products preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Salesforce, PowerBI or AI-enabled workflow, content management and reporting tools a plus Reporting Relationships Principal, GCS RFP There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.