Equity Research Associate

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better oues, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care andpassion for ourmunity 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

At MFS the Equity Research Associate Program is designed to allow associates to be fully immersed in the investment management world of stock picking. The Equity Research Associates work with the fundamental equity research team and gather information onpanies to augment the coverage of the analysts. The Equity Research Associate Program is designed to be a 3 - 4 year program, where incumbents generally will pursue graduate school or another opportunity inside or outside of MFS at the end of their term.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Gathers information aboutpanies by interviewing suppliers, customers,ernment agencies, sell side analysts, etc. Assists in developing interview questions and gathers data via telephone or in person (hosts visitors or travels to location).
• Gathers and synthesizes information from multiple sources to assess apany's growth prospects,petitive position, management, etc. Presents finding to research analyst.
• Collects financial data from databases and interview process to be utilized in financial modeling.
• Acts as conduit for cross-industry research between the various members of the sector team.
• Assumes additional projects and responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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 providepetitive 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 toplete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs for assistance.

MFS is an 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 aplaint, 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, linked for your reference.

Job ID MFS-231131