Bids & Pursuits Executive - Financial Services

  • Job Reference: JO0000007258
  • Date Posted: 24 March 2026
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: London
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Marketing / Business Development
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
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Job Description



Bid & Pursuit Executive (Financial Services)

Experience: 1-3 years Location: London

Are you a sharp writer with a talent for turning complex ideas into compelling, client focused proposals? Join a fast paced Bids & Pursuits team where you'll shape winning strategies and deliver standout submissions across the Financial Services sector.

The Role

  • Lead and support end to end bids from qualification to submission, presentations and aftercare.
  • Work with stakeholders to define win themes and pursuit strategies.
  • Draft, edit and refine high quality proposal content.
  • Turn technical information into clear, persuasive messaging.
  • Create and enhance visual elements such as diagrams and value propositions.
  • Support bid tools, content libraries and pitch technology.
  • Analyse bid performance to spot trends and drive continuous improvement.
  • Champion best practice across bids and pursuits.

What You'll Bring

  • 1 - 3 years bid, pursuit or proposal experience (professional services or similar).
  • Proven ability contributing to successful, strategic bids.
  • Strong writing, editing and story building skills.
  • Excellent organisation and project management able to juggle multiple deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and comfort working with senior stakeholders.
  • Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills.
  • Proactive, self motivated and collaborative mindset.
  • Degree (English/arts/humanities preferred) or equivalent experience.

Desirable

  • APMP/Shipley qualification.
  • Experience with bid libraries, pitch automation or SharePoint.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


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