Whether you're an investment professional, an expert in sales or a technology specialist, you'll find a culture at MFS that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, always favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and show 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 is a premier investment management firm with a rich history and a growing global reputation. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. When you join our team, you will be challenged by the work you do, and you will share your talents with a vibrant network of vested individuals to create an elite organization and build a rewarding career.

This internship experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:

• Intern New Hire Orientation
• Senior Leadership Speaker Series
• Social & Networking Events
• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, interns will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how sales works at an asset manager.

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, (June 6, 2022 - August 12, 2022). Students work full-time, Monday through Friday, 35- 40 hours per week and are paid hourly. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants must be current juniors (graduating 2023).

At MFS, our sales units are aligned with our clients. MFSI (MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc.), offers a range of equity and fixed-income products through institutional vehicles and separately managed accounts. MFD (MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.) holds our retail teams that offer MFS mutual funds and managed account products to U.S. based customers.

Our sales interns are considered to be an integral part of the team and are provided with tasks that provide tremendous educational exposure. These positions offer a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in sales. The interns will assist all areas of the department on product distribution activities. In addition, the interns will gain a fundamental understanding of the financial services industry by working with numerous stakeholders of the organization. The environment is fast paced, dynamic, fun and engaging.

Some principle responsibilities of interns in this group may include:

• Utilizing SalesLogix CRM database as central resource to maintain and track all appropriate contacts and activities. Generating regular and custom activity/opportunity/consultant reports as necessary. Thinking creatively about how the team can best leverage the CRM system to meet sales goals.
• Territory specific mailings: ordering literature (either through Harte-Hanks or by the copy center) stuffing envelopes, and creating labels.
• Scheduling and setting up for meetings, booking conference rooms, organizing video conferencing needs.
• Running call reports for the team on a daily and monthly basis.

Qualifications

• Seeking students with a strong interest in financial services, ideally in sales and marketing. Creativity, flexibility, and a sincere interest in learning are highly valued.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Team-oriented, yet able to work independently, providing simultaneous support to several individuals.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Must be extremely adaptable and resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast paced environment.

MFS currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except employees who are entitled to an exemption from vaccination as an accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

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.

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 EEO is the Law document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.