David Edwards
About David Edwards
David Edwards is the Fixed Income RFP Manager at Invesco UK, with over 20 years of experience in investment writing and RFP management across various financial institutions.
Current Role at Invesco UK
David Edwards is currently the Fixed Income RFP Manager at Invesco UK. He began this role in September 2018. In his position, he is responsible for managing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) related to fixed income investments, helping secure new business and maintain client relationships.
Previous Experience at Legg Mason
David Edwards worked at Legg Mason from 2011 to 2017. Initially, he served as an RFP Writer for 9 months before being promoted to RFP Manager and Head of RFP. His responsibilities included overseeing the RFP process, enhancing proposal quality, and managing a team dedicated to responding to client requests.
Career at CCLA Investment Management
David Edwards spent 9 months as a Senior RFP Writer at CCLA Investment Management from 2017 to 2018. In this contract role, he focused on drafting comprehensive RFPs, contributing to the firm's efforts to win new asset management mandates and retain existing clients.
Education and Credentials
David Edwards holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Anglia Ruskin University. His academic background provides a foundation for his analytical and detail-oriented approach to investment writing and client service roles.
Early Career and Growth
David Edwards began his career at Gartmore, where he held various roles from 1998 to 2004 including Client Service Associate, Investment Writer/Communications, and Account Director for Unit-Linked Sales. Over 20 years, he has amassed substantial experience creating business-winning content in different asset classes while working with prominent financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Aberdeen Asset Management, and F&C Asset Management.