ESG Fixed Income Research Associate

MFS•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

MFS is an investment management firm representing retail and institutional clients worldwide. Founded in 1924, we have a global footprint of investment professionals and manage more than $550 billion in equity and fixed income assets. Our mission is to allocate capital responsibly on behalf of our clients. We engage in that mission by understanding all the financially material factors that may impact the issuers we own. MFS' ESG integration strategy is not based on creating new products or implementing exclusions. Instead, we conduct rigorous, security-level analysis that allows us to develop a nuanced understanding of the financially material ESG risks and opportunities facing each fixed income or equity issuer. As a result, MFS' sustainability team—which has always been part of our investment team—plays an integral role in each step of the investment decision making process, collaborating with other investment professionals to drive the best long-term outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience in an investment role with ESG and Fixed Income experience
Working towards CFA or other relevant qualification
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to work creatively and independently
Demonstrated interest in sustainability

Responsibilities

Support a team of two experienced fixed income ESG analysts to utilize general investment and fixed income expertise in collaborating with analysts, portfolio managers, and others on security-specific and thematic ESG research
Work closely with other members of the equity and fixed income investment team to prepare for and conduct effective issuer engagements
Enhance integration frameworks in fixed income sub asset classes (e.g. securitized, muni, and sovereign).
Communicate with clients and other external parties regarding MFS' equity and fixed income ESG research and stewardship activity
Represent MFS in various sustainability organizations/initiatives
Participate in ad-hoc projects as necessary

Benefits

Competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance
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
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