JPMorgan Securities Services Head EMEA Proposals – Vice President 

United Kingdom, England, London 

163641056

As Vice President Head of EMEA Proposals in Securities Services you will be responsible for managing a dynamic team of five proposal writers (based in London and Mumbai), including hiring process, objective setting, providing performance feedback and the professional development of your team. You will also be required to successfully manage capacity planning for current and pipeline proposal activity in the EMEA region through close cooperation with regional sales partners. There will also be the need to actively project manage, create and deliver best-in-class proposal documents for existing and prospective clients in the EMEA region.

You will work with senior management, sales, client management and subject matter experts to collaborate in the writing and customizing of proposals. To achieve the desired outcome you will need to develop an understanding of the proposed solution and incorporate bid strategy, organizational positioning and supporting messages and benefits into your proposals. You will utilize and contribute to a centrally managed database of component material whereby metrics and narrative are captured and leveraged globally.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team of five proposal writers (based in London and Mumbai):
  • Provide performance feedback and professional development to your team
  • Successfully hire new writers as required
• Manage capacity planning for current and pipeline proposal activity in EMEA region
• Provide coverage for in-region proposal projects and accounts primarily across EMEA and other regions as required
• Collaborate with senior management and sales staff to ensure that proposals meet client/prospect requirements and reflect bid strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with internal clients over a widespread geographic region, understand cultural and regional nuances, including language requirements
• Identify risks and red flags inherent in functions, interaction with clients/internal partners and controls risks

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Relevant experience with managing onshore and offshore teams, sales support background, business writing / communications or marketing
• Solid background in writing sales documents, understanding importance of key messages and unique selling points
• Demonstrate understanding of the securities services industry and associated products
• Strong project management skills and stakeholder management with the ability to manage tight schedules
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, can engage and influence partners and stakeholders
• Advanced degree or post-graduate diploma, preferred but not required
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint required

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Knowledge and experience with Qvidian and SalesForce preferred
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build relationship with team members across the globe on various tasks and special projects
• Self-starter with sound judgment and ability to operate independently and apply initiative