Internal Audit Co-op Spring 2027 (January - June)

MFS Investment Management•Boston, MA

2d•$21 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

This Co-op experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about and work with many of the business units that come together within an investment management company. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including: Co-Op New Hire Orientation, Senior Leadership Speaker Series, Social & Networking Events, and Presentation Challenges. At the conclusion of this position, co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how the Internal Audit process works at an asset manager. MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements. Under the guidance of the audit manager and/or Senior Internal Auditors, the Internal Audit Co-op provides essential assistance during internal audit projects, contributing to the completion of specific tasks within the overall scope of an audit engagement.

Requirements

Strong written and oral communication skills, including effective listening skills.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail and organization.
Ability to organize, prioritize, manage and complete multiple concurrent tasks within established time-frames.
Meeting objectives and deadlines consistently.
Ability to work effectively with others to achieve team goals.
Currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the performance of audit testing and related work on assigned segments of audit engagements.
Assisting in performing audit engagements in a professional manner in accordance with the approved audit testing program.
Preparing testing documentation that records and summarizes the results of assigned audit tests.
Participating in preliminary discussions of audit observations with business unit personnel to validate details, as necessary.
Performing periodic monitoring procedures to validate completion of Internal Audit related tasks.
Coordinating periodic internal audit related committee meetings, including the preparation of meeting materials.
Attending meetings to learn about Internal Audit topics and projects.
Assisting in scheduling and participating during meetings with internal and external business partners.
Other tasks/projects as requested.