Fixed Income Research Associate - MFS Investment Management

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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 market place.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Fixed Income Research Associate. In this role, you will support the credit analysis and research of structured product bonds, with a primary focus on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS). You will work closely with analysts and portfolio managers to provide insights into commercial real estate fundamentals and their implications on broader financial markets. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong analytical skills and an interest in investing to gain hands-on experience in the fixed income investment space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting credit analysis of various structured product bonds, with a primary focus on CMBS.
• Analyze commercial real estate fundamentals relevant to the investments under review.
• Collect and organize financial data, performance metrics, and other relevant information from databases, financial statements, and third-party research.
• Assist in developing financial models, property underwriting, and credit decision-making processes.
• Support analysts and portfolio managers by providing insights into the fundamental drivers of assigned sectors and their impact on the broader Fixed Income and Equity markets.
• Collaborate with Research Associates, Analysts, and Portfolio Managers to deliver high-quality research and analysis.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team's objectives.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Open to candidates from all academic backgrounds; strong critical thinking and analytical skills are essential.
• A background in commercial real estate is a plus but not required.
• Coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize and present large amounts of information concisely.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently on complex projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling is a plus.

At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we're including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we'll pay depending on the candidate's experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency - if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we'll be happy to discuss them

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.

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 [email protected] for assistance.

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