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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 MFS Fixed Income Investment Research Internship program runs from May through August 2026 and is available to undergraduate level students who are currently enrolled in their penultimate year of college or university.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Analyze company and industry fundamentals relevant to securities being reviewed; help to formulate investment decisions under the supervision of the covering Analyst
- Keep abreast of market developments in the coverage area - regulatory and business environment and financial trends
- Build and update financial models, charts, and other supporting materials
- Develop and write research reports on company events, news, earnings, and other relevant topics
- Gather and communicate Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") risks and opportunities
- Collaborate and engage with Research Associates, Analysts and Portfolio Managers across the investment platform
- Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required
Qualifications:
- Computer/modeling skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Exceptional analytical skills with an ability to gather and synthesize large amounts of information
- Skilled at both written and verbal communications
- Ability to work on complex projects in a self-directed manner
- Organized and attentive to detail
- Passion for learning with an interest in developing a career in investment management
About MFS:
In 1924 MFS Investment Management established the first mutual fund in the United States. Today, MFS offers a wide range of products and services to investors, including more than 70 mutual funds, fixed and variable annuities, separately managed accounts, and retirement plans to retail customers, institutional investors, and insurance offerings.
At MFS we hire talented people and allow them to work in an environment that fosters teamwork. We strive to make MFS a company where our employees can grow and succeed. While MFS provides a supportive work environment, we maintain high standards of accountability to ensure that employees meet our standards of excellence. We value intelligence and hard work. We value the perspective you bring. We will reward you for your good ideas, your work ethic, and your experience. We believe that our unique culture directly benefits our business.
About the Fixed Income Team:
This department is responsible for the research, management and trading of all fixed income securities and the execution of all currency transactions. The Fixed Income Research Department has research analysts and associates who analyze the credit quality of issuers and issues being considered for purchase or currently held in the portfolios. They analyze industry factors, company fundamentals and debt structure issues. It is their responsibility to make buy-hold-sell recommendations based on the relative value of the security in the marketplace.
#LI-HYBRID 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. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.
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MFS Investment Management
Aug 28, 2025