KGS :: Proposal writer - pursuits :: Analyst/Business Associate

Job description

Roles and responsibilities
We are recruiting an Analyst for our Pursuit Support team. Working as an Analyst in this team, your responsibilities will include:
· Understand the proposal / presentation objectives and determine the scope of work for KGS Pursuit Support team
· Source information from relevant internal sources, core team, portals, etc. collating and analyzing information logically and producing high quality outputs by deploying standard templates in a timely manner
· Create the document structure as per the RFP/proposal requirement and discuss with senior team members
· Work with the onshore teams to set-up the repository of the recent client presentations, RFI / RFP responses, marketing collateral, etc.
· Maintain the repository and the tracker to ensure that all recent documents are added regularly
· Create and update standard decks, by scenario, that highlight the best slides that can be leveraged in future presentations, RFx responses, pitchbooks, capability decks etc.
· Ensure that presentations / proposals look professional and attractive to the end client and are developed within stated timelines
· Pro-actively liaise with onshore stakeholders to receive timely feedback that can be leveraged to enhance the proposal / presentation development process
Essential skills required
Education / professional qualifications
BE / B.Tech / BBA / BCom / MBA Preferred
Prior Experience:

Graduates with 1-2 years of relevant industry experience in a similar role particularly in a professional services firm / third-party KPO/IT-BPO company/internal research/strategy teams within key technology companies or fresh post graduates.

Project and Team management exposure
· Prior experience in pre sales/bid management, project management, business development, account management, etc.
· Credible record of operating as an independent contributor and also working as part of a team during larger projects
· High problem solving skills; ability to drive through to an outcome in circumstances of complexity and ambiguity
· Goal driven - should be focused on helping clients meet their requirements - by developing solutions when client requirement remains unclear / changes.
Technical skills:
Prior experience in pre-sales/bid management, project management
Expertise in MS Office, specifically in PowerPoint & Word
Behavioral / team skills
· Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently
· Personal drive and positive work ethic to deliver results within tight deadlines and in demanding situations
· Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, working hours and work environments and locations, strong time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Auto req ID
144378BR

Contract Type
Permanent

Job Level
Associate/team member

Region
EMA

About us
KPMG is a leading professional services firm comprising over 188,000 professionals who work together to deliver value in more than 150+ countries through in-depth industry insights in Audit, Tax & Advisory. The firm recorded more than USD 25.4 billion in revenues in 2015.
The position in discussion is with the Pursuit Support Group at KPMG Global Services (KGS), which is KPMG's global delivery center and is an integral part of the firm's strategy to enhance innovation, build scalability, and improve profitability, globally.
KGS' Pursuit Support Group is a team of over 45+ professionals based in Gurgaon and Bangalore.
KGS Pursuit Support has been providing support to KPMG member firms globally in their pursuit activities. The support of the team includes preparing RFx responses, stakeholder profiling, pitchbooks, Orals presentation support, Pursuit debrief etc.

Service Line
Service Line - Other

Full Time / Part Time
Full Time

Sub Region
EMA (no sub-region)

Location.
Bangalore, Gurgaon