Research & Proposal Specialist - PGIM Ireland

This role is based in Letterkenny (Hybrid working 2/3days a week in office) and will work US hours approx 1pm - 9:00pm.

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we're always looking for ways to improve financial services. We're passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you'll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world's leading global asset managers!

If you're not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that's investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

The Research and Proposal Specialist is a part of the Group Insurance Product & Underwriting team. The Proposal Specialist is primarily accountable for managing and executing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) for our Premier/middled market customers (100-9,999 employees) working with our Sales and Account Management teams - and may assist Sr. Proposal Specialists with proposals as needed. This will include effectively writing clear, concise, client focused, and compelling responses that effectively position Prudential's group insurance products and employee benefit solutions to address customers' needs.

In this role you will typically work independently within the team and collaborate with business partners, including Sales/Account Management, Underwriting, and Subject Matter Experts across the company to ensure a high-quality, personalized RFPs.

This role has no formal supervisory responsibility.

What you can expect

• Focuses on more standard questionnaire types with less complexity and may manage more custom questionnaires with support from a Sr. Proposal Specialist.
• Understands relationships with Strategic Producers and can lead on assigned standard RFPs.
• Develops working relationships with sales/account mgmt. and UW associates aligned to their assigned proposals to prioritize and deliver quality RFP responses.
• Develops custom proposal content through adapting boilerplate content and collaborating with Sales/Account Management, Underwriting, Marketing, and other subject matter experts to deliver high quality RFP questionnaires.
• Learns and adapts with the team's proposal management platform and tools for completing and collaborating as well as the various external broker platforms for submitting RFPs/RFIs.
• As needed, supports Sr Research & Proposal writers.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with other members of the Proposal Team and GI to ensure timely completion of all proposal documents.
• Exercises judgment in applying procedures or addressing unusual problem situations.
• Supports process improvement activities as well as other projects.
• Assesses issues and coordinates resolution with other members of the organization.
• Identifies and escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Uses project management skills to ensure all deliverables are completed on time.

• 3+ yrs. Insurance/financial services business experience or related.
• Demonstrates a tech-forward mindset, ability to learn and apply evolving tech tools like AI and has an agile approach to getting work done.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Project management experience a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player, creative, organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Foundational knowledge of group insurance products/group insurance experience a plus
• Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) certification a plus or willingness to get certified

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay, increasing with service.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee's salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.