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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.

THE ROLE

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 investing in equity and fixed income securities that we believe will outperform throughout an economic cycle. As a result, we focus on understanding all the financially material factors that are critical to the long-term success of the companies we own.

MFS' ESG integration strategy is not based on creating new ESG products or implementing exclusions. Instead, we focus on conducting rigorous, security-level analysis that allows us to develop a nuanced understanding of the financially material ESG risks and opportunities facing each 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 daily with other investment professionals to drive the best long-term outcomes for our clients.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Collaborate with industry analysts, portfolio managers, and sustainability team members on research related to individual equity and fixed income securities and various ESG themes
Work closely with the investment team to prepare for and conduct effective engagements
Use creativity, discretion, and analysis to encourage the proper modeling and valuation adjustments based on our ESG research and engagements
Contribute to the development and execution of MFS’ voting policies, priorities and goals
Communicate with clients and other external parties regarding MFS' equity and fixed income ESG research, voting and engagement activity
Assist the client-facing sustainability strategy team with various projects, including client and regulatory reporting as well sustainability related road shows or events
Represent MFS in various organizations/initiatives that assist us in evaluating sustainability, good corporate governance and ESG topics
Provide input to our IT team, acting as a business user as they design ESG-related systems and workflows on our behalf
Participate in ad-hoc projects as necessary

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Five or more years of experience in an investment or ESG-focused role
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 fields

#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.

By MFS

Massachusetts Financial Services (aka MFS Investment Management) offers more than 50 mutual funds, as well as annuities, separately managed accounts, and retirement planning services for institutional and retail clients around the world. The compa...

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INDUSTRY

Investment & Asset Management

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Boston, MA

DATE POSTED

July 25, 2023