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.

National Accounts Intern

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 Intern 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-week program, June 4, 2024 – August 9, 2024. 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. Internships are open to students who are rising seniors (class of 2025)

MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

About the National Accounts Internship

The National Accounts Intern participant is considered to be an integral part of the National Accounts Team and are provided with tasks that provide tremendous educational exposure. This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to get started in the industry. The National Accounts Intern will assist all areas of the department on product distribution activities. In addition, 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.

Principle Responsibilities

• Creates, oversees, & maintains sales and marketing related information on assigned firms (i.e. daily, monthly, and quarterly sales reporting using our CRM)
• Help coordinate events on behalf of the department for global, national, regional and in house functions. (i.e. luncheon and dinners, securing speakers, ordering literature, other logistical concerns as requested)
• Gain exposure to different departments within MFS such as: marketing, sales, event management, portfolio management and Senior Executives
• Develop a foundation of understanding for the financial services industry
• Further strengthen public speaking skills by presenting an MFS sales pitch among your peers and management for evaluation and constructive criticism
• Present at team meeting bi-monthly on industry topic sharing related article and your thoughts through research
• Researches industry and market related topics and opportunity to present findings to the team
• Opportunity to attend local client meetings and conferences to gain a better understanding of the relationship between MFS and our partner firms
• Help maintain and edit inter-department literature (i.e. platform and literature grids)

• Attend and participate in local client meetings and conferences to gain a better understanding of the relationship between MFS and our partner firms

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates desire to pursue a career in the Financial Services industry (sales or investment related).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong public speaking skill
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills
  

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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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.