Time left to apply: End Date: November 13, 2024 (27 days left to apply)
Job requisition ID: MFS-230796
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
With a focus on municipal bonds, execute trades for MFS funds and clients, and contribute to the MFS trading and investment process.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Execute primary and secondary market trades, including programs as required.
- Block and tackle execution processes and related communication with the investment team.
- Source, filter, develop and distribute relevant market color and trade ideas to the investment team.
- Develop MFS trading capabilities considering evolving market structures, technology platforms and trading protocols.
- Collaborate with and assist functional teams throughout the firm, including operations, compliance, client services and the broader trading team.
- Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships for the purpose of delivering on the above responsibilities.
- Follow and support MFS policies and procedures, including best execution, trade allocation and more as required.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Minimum of three to five years of trading or related experience.
- Thorough understanding of municipal markets and investments.
- Experience with order management systems, electronic trading platforms and traditional voice trading practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
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.
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