Quant Research Associate

MFS Investment Management • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MFS, the Quantitative Research Associate Program is designed to allow associates to become fully immersed in the investment management business by working in support of MFS' quantitative research, portfolio management, and investment risk management teams. The Quantitative Research Associates work with analysts and portfolio managers through the development and maintenance of risk management and portfolio construction processes. Quantitative Research Associates participate in research projects aimed at the enhancement of quantitative research tools/systems, quantitative selection models, portfolio construction, and/or investment risk management. In addition, Quantitative Research Associates actively engage with the broader investment team to meet the team's analytical needs. The Quantitative Research Associate Program is designed to be a 2 - 4-year program, where incumbents generally will pursue graduate school or another opportunity inside or outside of MFS at the end of their term.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or other quantitatively oriented discipline) or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional analytical skills, ability to gather and concisely compile large amounts of information.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and matrix based programming languages such as R, Python, Matlab preferred.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI or with financial data software such as Bloomberg or FactSet is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Address data and analytical requests from the investment department through active engagement and outreach.
• Work within quantitative research team on projects related to development of quantitative alpha models and/or the technology underlying those subjects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of disciplined quantitative processes focused on alpha generation, portfolio construction and risk management.
• Effectively communicate results of processes and research within and outside of the quantitative group as appropriate.
• Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required.

Benefits

• Competitive incentive bonus
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level