Fixed Income Research Associate

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom MFS Investment Management Full time

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.

What you will be responsible for:
About MFS:
In 1924 MFS Investment Management established the first mutual fund in the United States. Today, MFS offers a wide range of products and services to investors, including more than 70 mutual funds, fixed and variable annuities, separately managed accounts, and retirement plans to retail customers, institutional investors, and insurance offerings.

At MFS we hire talented people and allow them to work in an environment that fosters teamwork. We strive to make MFS a company where our employees can grow and succeed. While MFS provides a supportive work environment, we maintain high standards of accountability to ensure that employees meet our standards of excellence. We value intelligence and hard work. We value the perspective you bring. We will reward you for your good ideas, your work ethic, and your experience. We believe that our unique culture directly benefits our business.

Principal Responsibilities:

- Credit analysis of High Yield corporate bonds across a variety of industries; help to formulate investment recommendations under the supervision of the covering analyst
- Keep abreast of market developments in the coverage area - regulatory, political, and business environment and financial trends
- Build and update financial models, charts, and other supporting materials
- Develop and write research reports on company events, news, earnings, and other relevant topics
- Gather and communicate Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) risks and opportunities
- Collaborate and engage with Research Associates, Analysts and Portfolio Managers across the investment platform
- Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

- Two to three years' relevant experience in fixed income, equities, banking or a consultancy
- University degree and a strong interest in developing a career in fixed income research
- Analytical mindset: ability to gather, synthesize and concisely compile information
- Demonstrated passion for learning, with a focus on finance and/or international economics and affairs
- Skilled at both written and verbal communications
- Organized and attentive to detail
- Ability to work on complex projects in a self-directed manner
- Computer/modeling skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

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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.

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