FIXED INCOME MUNI RESEARCH ANALYST
Company: MFS Investment Management
Location: Boston
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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.
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THE ROLE Analyst with an emphasis on seeking investment
opportunities that will add value across the MFS municipal bond
platform.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Conduct independent research on specific issuers and sectors
including issuer financial statements, rating agency reports,
general sector studies, and various other sources.
- Using this research, build and maintain financial models and
develop specific issuer and sector investment recommendations for
the municipal bond portfolios.
- Write issuer investment reports synthesizing this research for
distribution to other members of the municipal group and inclusion
in the fixed income database.
- Verbally communicate research and investment recommendations to
the portfolio managers, traders, and other senior analysts.
- Assist portfolio managers and traders in assessing the accuracy
of bond pricing evaluations. Participate in team meetings to
develop group investment strategies.
- Performs additional duties as needed.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field. MBA, CFA, or other
relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Strong modeling and data management skills.
- Analytic skills including the ability to discern detailed
documents and analyze financial statements.
- Strong writing and verbal skills including the ability to
organize, interpret, and summarize large amounts of information
into concise written and verbal formats.
- Ability to work independently and handle a high workload
volume.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team structure and
clearly communicate opinions and relative value. #LI-HYBRID 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:
- 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 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 talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance. MFS is an
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our
policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or any other status
protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants
of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their
status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats,
or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to
discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint,
assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise
sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or
local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights:
Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency
Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.
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