Quantitative Systems Associate

MFS • Boston, MA

6d • 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.
THE ROLE Be part of a team of quantitative researchers, developers and portfolio managers managing a set of quant/fundamental blend equity strategies. Design, develop and maintain systems that support the research and portfolio management processes. Liaise with MFS’ IT department and other parts of the firm to facilitate their support of the business as well.

Requirements

• Two-to-four years of relevant industry experience as a developer.
• Ability to design robust, scalable, object-oriented solutions to complex problems.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and issues in existing codebase.
• Be able to manage and optimize large time-series databases and ensure the data quality, integrity and availability across systems.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, inclusive of the ability to listen and incorporate feedback into one's work.
• Proficiency in SQL, C# and Python.
• Proficiency in Java and Matlab.
• Familiarity with software commonly used in the industry such as Factset and Axioma.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the quantitative investment process by designing, developing and maintaining tools used in the portfolio construction process and quantitative research process.
• Generate ideas for enhancements to systems and the investment process.
• Contribute to the development of robust technology and applications through a development process that incorporates appropriate documentation, testing, and checks and balances.
• Interact with other technology teams throughout the organization and represent the quantitative team on broader technology initiatives (e.g., audits, disaster recovery).
• Work closely with a team of experienced quantitative analysts, developers and portfolio managers to develop a business with slightly over $25bn AUM as of 12/31/2025.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed