Vice President Proposal Writer - Deal Management

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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VICE PRESIDENT, PROPOSAL WRITER – DEAL MANAGEMENT to join our GLOBAL PAYMENTS & TRADE team. This role is located in LONDON, UK.

This role is ideal for a strong writer and project manager who can develop compelling, client-facing content, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and help support business growth through high-quality proposal and due diligence submissions.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

•    Contribute to business revenue goals by developing compelling proposal responses and presentations for clients globally, across industries.
•    Manage proposal and DDQ responses end-to-end, working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
•    Create persuasive client-facing presentations and other materials that clearly articulate BNY’s value proposition and Global Payments & Trade capabilities.
•    Draft cover letters, executive summaries, and other tailored client-facing content that clearly communicate key messages and differentiate BNY’s offering.
•    Support the overall success of proposals and presentations through strong drafting, thoughtful research, and development of tailored content that effectively positions Global Payments & Trade and BNY as a leading service provider.
•    Conduct legal and business reviews for potential projects and support go/no-go decision-making where appropriate.
•    Use tracking tools and project plans to manage relevant project information throughout the lifecycle, ensuring accurate data capture for reporting and analysis.
•    Coordinate with internal business partners to gather and synthesize information needed to prepare responsive submissions for assigned RFPs and DDQs.
•    Anticipate compliance, legal, and regulatory review requirements and partner with senior colleagues and stakeholders to address them effectively.
•    Apply strong problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity, identify risks, resolve issues, and keep complex projects moving forward.
•    Connect the dots across multiple inputs, stakeholders, and business priorities to produce cohesive, strategic, and client-focused deliverables.
•    Independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, exercising sound judgment, strong prioritization, and accountability for outcomes.
•    Leverage AI and other digital tools to improve efficiency, enhance content development, streamline processes, and support high-quality deliverables.
•    May coordinate clear, concise, and high-quality responses to client due diligence questionnaires (DDQs), partnering with subject matter experts across the business.
•    Help develop and refine proposal and due diligence processes and contribute to enhancing standard content libraries and best practices.
•    Work closely with business development and relationship management teams to clarify proposal requirements and align responses with client expectations.
•    No direct reports.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

•    Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience in business management or a related field is required.
•    5–7 years of total work experience preferred, ideally within financial services; knowledge of Global Payments & Trade is a plus.
•    Experience in proposal development and due diligence response preferred.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyse information, identify themes, and develop practical solutions.
•    Demonstrated ability to connect ideas, information, and stakeholder perspectives across a broad set of inputs to create clear and compelling outputs.
•    Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
•    High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
•    Ability to work independently, make fact-based decisions, and hold project stakeholders accountable.
•    Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and driving efficiencies to support an optimal client experience.
•    Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, and SharePoint.
•    Comfort leveraging AI and digital tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve content quality.
•    Strong copywriting and document/presentation design skills preferred.
•    Experience using proposal management software preferred.
•    PMP certification is a plus.

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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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