Fixed Income CMBS Research Analyst

MFS Investment Management • Boston, MA

239d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Working as part of the global research team, develop investment recommendations within securitized products for fixed income portfolios managed by MFS. This ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of CMBS/Commercial Real Estate securitized investments.

Requirements

• Masters of Business Administration and/or CFA charterholder preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an investor in the securitized market.
• Experience in underwriting commercial real-estate properties.
• Proficiency in Excel, Intex, and Bloomberg.
• Ability to work independently, using research, analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a diverse and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research to develop investment recommendations for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS.
• Using research sources such as company literature, third party systems, and internal models, work independently to structure, develop and communicate investment recommendations.
• Maintain and develop analytic models pertaining to creditworthiness and bond valuations for relevant areas of coverage.
• Act as the in-house expert for designated areas of concentration.
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree