Sustainability Research Analyst

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.

MFS OVERVIEW

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS

• 10+ years of experience in an investment role with 5-10 years of ESG and F ixed I ncome experience .
• CFA or MBA preferred.
• 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.

At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:

At MFS, we view our employees as family - and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting .

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email for assistance.

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