Regulatory Analyst - Paralegal

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE
The role is responsible for the support of the preparation and ongoing post-effective amendment updates and supplementary filings of the mutual fund registration statements on behalf of the U.S. registered investment company supervised by MFS. The Regulatory Analyst assists with the duties associated with the preparation and transmission of various regulatory filings for MFS, its funds, and its subsidiaries with the Securities & Exchange Commission in compliance with the '33 and '40 Act Rules. This position is also responsible for coordinating certain group resources as well as assisting in specialized projects, supporting any new processes and procedures relating to the impact of regulatory changes on funds or client accounts, and assisting in drafting changes to applicable documentation, procedures, and filings as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory agencies/authorities, effectively utilizing job-specific technology coordinating the filings. Ensure filings and other documentation are prepared in a timely and complete manner in accordance with departmental procedures, regulatory requirements and timeframes. Coordinate with internal divisions within MFS and external business partners/vendors to finalize disclosure.
• Maintain reference files and communications regarding documentation and filings.
• Participate in specialized projects that involve multiple concerns throughout MFS, its funds and its subsidiaries
• Keep abreast of rules and regulations affecting fund matters as well as other investment management and regulatory issues.
• Develop suggestions for procedures to enhance the quality and flow of work.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.
• Distribute, track, and archive filing related projects.
• Maintain and update filing related or other schedules, providing routine updates to various business partners and departments within MFS that require this information.
• Maintain certain departmental resources, including calendars, checklists, guidelines, etc.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent work experience. 0-2+ years of experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to develop functional proficiency using various MFS proprietary systems required to perform the duties of this position. Must be able to conduct research and to utilize applicable tools.
• Thorough, detail-oriented, persistent, self-motivated, and able to function with a high degree of independence and accuracy on multiple projects concurrently, while adhering to departmental and corporate policies and procedures and stringent deadlines.
• Solid communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have availability for overtime as necessary to keep current with work.
• Three years of investment management, financial services, industry-related legal/compliance, and/or paralegal experience is preferred.
• Experience working with SEC filing software tool and/or a prospectus document management system.
• An aptitude for analytical work and an interest in that work is necessary.

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.

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