What are the ongoing responsibilities of Request for Proposal Intern?

The RFP Intern co-ordinates, creates and delivers responses for Request For Proposal (RFP), Tenders, Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ), and other external client-related requests, which accurately and favorably represent the organization, and its investment products and services, to prospective and existing clients and their advisors. 

• Supports the update of existing content, distinguishing between opportunity-specific customization and generic content
• May actively propose/use automation tools, including supporting content refreshes and quality checks involving strategic vendors
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and business partners
• Develops understanding of external clients and their requirements, our investment products, and distribution and product management priorities
• Ensures all appropriate approval/review steps have been completed and documented for each submission, with inputs from RFP team seniors, Product Management team and the Distribution team
• Reviews own work and submissions by other RFP Specialists, to ensure consistency with best practice guidelines, and that draft responses meet external client requirements and accurately positions the organization
• Undertakes initial reviews of all documents relating to assigned requests, identifies relevant requirements, and establishes where to access the required information
• Independently prepares first drafts of responses for review, using standard, pre-approved content to meet external client requirements. Peer reviews drafts of responses using pre-approved content

• Student of Bachelor or Master studies (background in economics, finance, languages, marketing, or similar)
• Good MS Word, Excel and Power Point skills essential
• Excellent attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively
• English B2+/C1, another European language a plus

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.  

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Possibility to develop your career in a global environment
• 6-month paid internship
• Flexible working hours adjusted to the university schedule
• Attractive location in the center of Poznań (New Market)
• Office gym and optional MultiSport card
• Learning resources (LinkedIn Learning, online and in-person trainings)
• Recommendation program (Employee Referral Network)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Participation in international projects
• Possibility to lead or support charity events 
• Onsite canteen, discounted prices