Institutional RFP Writer Associate

About this role

What team will you be on?

The regional APAC ex-Japan Request for Proposal (RFP) function within APAC Institutional Client Business oversees strategic proposal development and drives coordination across Institutional distribution channels, playing a key role in securing new business. Based in Hong Kong, the team collaborates closely with colleagues across Institutional Client Business, product strategy, and other business functions to provide high-quality, consistent, and cohesive quantitative and qualitative information to prospects and consultants.

Why is your role important?

The RFP Writer (Associate) leads the drafting of detailed proposals for major institutional APAC ex-Japan clients across a diverse range of BlackRock’s products, playing a vital role in winning new business. The role requires a strong understanding of BlackRock’s offerings, strategies, structure, and unique selling points to convey these effectively in RFPs and other new business-related documents to secure assets. The role offers considerable exposure to a wide range of products and key internal clients, particularly in APAC ex-Japan, and the opportunity to build a high profile and develop within the business over the medium term.

What will you be doing?

• Managing RFPs within a defined scope, delivering consistent, high-quality, and timely responses in collaboration with key stakeholders on a diverse range of products, including alternatives, equity, fixed income, multi-asset investments, and custom solutions

• Representing the team professionally with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, making sound decisions within the role’s scope and escalating risks appropriately

• Supporting the training of junior RFP writers in the region through expertise and partnership, while liaising with global peers to maintain consistent global practices

• Partnering with product strategy teams to build growing subject matter expertise in how they invest money on behalf of clients

• Refreshing and improving RFP Q&A database content on an ongoing basis, and playing a key role in its continuous improvement

• Contributing ideas and insights that improve execution, and contributing to team projects, including designing solutions with long-term impact and using AI-enabled tools to streamline work, reduce manual effort, and increase team efficiency

What are we looking for?

• A degree and 3+ years of financial services experience. Prior experience as a RFP writer is highly preferred

• High standards of excellence, urgency, and accountability, with the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple RFPs and deliver high-quality work against hard deadlines

• A commitment to continuously building skills, adopting new ways of working, and embracing new technology to improve how work gets done

• A “we before me” approach as a trusted, reliable team player who leads with empathy and respect, seeks diverse input, proactively shares information, and contributes to a connected and inclusive culture

• Analytical depth and strong attention to detail in written and numerical content, and the ability to communicate with clarity, transparency, and integrity, escalating risk concerns early

• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Sound investment knowledge across asset classes and advanced Microsoft Excel and Word

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.