Freelance Writer
Raymond H. Riley Associates is an executive search firm that has specialized in the financial services industry since 1975. As a family firm, we set the highest priority on providing the top talent to our clients and providing the best, hands-on client service in the industry.
The ideal candidate is someone who has experience writing for the financial services industry.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will write and edit bio-sketches for financial service professionals. Bio Sketches are biographical histories that are provided to clients and detail each candidate’s job history, industry-related experience, strengths & weaknesses, and narrative personal and work history. Each document is approximately 6 to 8 pages in length.
Our ideal candidate
• Has strong writing abilities and basic understanding of the financial services industry
Successfully sets goals and meets tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Has worked independently on projects
• Produces high-quality work with minimal supervision
• Possesses exceptional writing and organizational skills
• Is comfortable managing multiple tasks concurrently and initiating communication with our team for follow up information
• Exercises a strong commitment to quality and best practices
Required Qualifications
• Experience in business writing
• Familiarity with the financial services industry and terminology
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Outstanding writing and editing skills and a proven ability to produce clear, concise information
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
• Strong project management skills and extremely detail-oriented
• Proactive and ongoing follow up with all internal resources
• Creative problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter, able to deal with constant change
• Positive, professional demeanor – coupled with a great sense of humor
Please send resume, compensation requirements and cover letter
- Location: Home Office, Austin or Denver Offices
Employer Posted:Thursday, January 31, 2008