Proposal Writer

U.S. Bank

. Develop high-quality, customized responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other client-facing materials under tight deadlines .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $66,640 - $78,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business writing, proposal generation, and project management within the financial services sector, particularly in asset and investment management. Proficient in creating customized client-facing materials and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to support business development initiatives.

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Business Writing ExperienceProposal GenerationFinancial Services ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Business WritingProposal DevelopmentPresentation CreationProject ManagementUnderstanding of Investment Strategies

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Meet Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Proposal Management PlatformsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesAsset ManagementInvestment ManagementInstitutional InvestingSales Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop high-quality, customized responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for information (RFIs), and other client-facing materials under tight deadlines
Create presentations, due diligence materials, and other ad hoc documents for prospective and existing clients
Support business development officers (BDOs) and relationship managers (RMs) in the acquisition and retention of institutional investment management business
Partner with BDOs, RMs, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams across U.S. Bank
Manage multiple projects independently and adhere to detailed client specifications
Deliver high-quality work within turnaround times ranging from one day to a few weeks
Contribute to broader sales enablement and strategic business development initiatives across the firm

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing or related field, or equivalent work experience
Two to three years of business writing experience in sales support, proposal generation, marketing, communications, publishing or print media
Financial services experience, preferably within asset management, investment management, or institutional investing
Ability to quickly develop an understanding of complex products, investment strategies, and technical concepts and communicate them clearly and accurately
Strong interviewing and communication skills, with the ability to engage subject matter experts and gather information needed to address client requirements
Experience developing customized proposals, presentations, and other sales support materials
Proficiency with proposal management platforms and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a strong eye for detail, formatting, and presentation quality
Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for deliverables
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension