Senior Proposal Writer

**Calling all innovators – find your future at Fiserv.** We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. **Job Title** Senior Proposal Writer Our proposal management department is a revenue generator with a tremendous success record with existing and new clients. As an influential key contributor on the team, you will partner with sales and cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs) to expand Fiserv market share through the execution of solutions-based, value-driven proposal responses to set of questions deemed as RFXs (for example, RFI, RFP, RFQ/RFT, Questionnaires and more).  **_This is an onsite position in either our Berkeley Heights, NJ or Alpharetta, Ga. office._** **What does a success Senior** **Proposal Writer** **do at Fiserv?** As a Senior Proposal Writer, your clients will consist of financial institutions including large banks, community financial institutions, credit unions and so on. You will collaborate/interface with the deal team, including sales, proposal personnel, SMEs and executive leadership to complete different types of RFXs. You must have exceptional proposal management skills in both project management and writing. You must possess strong leadership skills and have more than five years of hands-on experience within a fast-paced proposal center environment. Your tasks will include but are not limited to content development, curation and editorial review of proposal-specific responses, including tailoring executive summaries, cover letters and other proposal-specific responses for the overall proposal submission. You must possess or quickly gain an intermediary-to-expert knowledge and understanding of the Fiserv products, platforms and solutions. This includes the front- and back-office functions of a bank or credit union (for example, Digital Banking, Origination and Core Processing Banking Systems) to effectively lead the deal team in drafting targeted client-centric submissions that bolster our strengths across the payment processing ecosystem. In addition, you will manage _ad hoc_ independent assignments such as updating existing content database information and maintaining a consistent brand through the creation and use of templates, presentation materials, graphics and supporting tools. This is a fast-paced environment with many competing proposals in process; so, you must be able to work independently and collaboratively from the outset. **What will you do:** + Provide overall management and direction of the proposal process, ensuring all defined timeframes are met + Provide strategy and management for overall RFx response content and messaging based on the client’s objectives + Ensure proposal responses are compliant and in accordance with the RFx specifications and Fiserv standards and ensure quality control throughout the proposal process under tight deadlines + Work with sales and SMEs to address the RFx requirements + Produce compelling drafts adhering to the client’s pain points and requirements + Ensure the solution fits and in accordance with the requirements and the identified client-specific benefits are unique to the business value offering **What will you need to have:** + **Minimum five years’ experience in a financial services (or similar field) fast-paced proposal environment responding to financial institutions RFX's** + 5+ years product knowledge in the financial institution’s account management front- and back-office functions, including but not limited to New Account Opening, Teller, Compliance and Fraud, Internet and Mobile Banking, Enterprise Content Management, Deposits and Loan Origination required + 5+ years strong proposal writing experience in a fast-paced, high volume environment is critical; excellent verbal and written communication skills – writing original content and editing are essential functions of the job + 3-5 years experience with articulate client’s business requirements and develop the corresponding proposal design + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism or a related field **What would be great to have:** + Experience working in a financial institution is a plus + Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) Certification a plus + Ability to interact and build relationships with various levels within the organization; ability to work irregular schedule and necessary hours to meet required deadlines; must be able to work independently + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail + Conceptual and visual creative skills and strong content planning, strategy development and management abilities \#LI-CW1 This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, Hawaii, New York or Washington. _Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate._ Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please: + Apply using your legal name + Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable). **What you should know about us:** Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune _®_ magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence. **Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:** Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 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