Structured Products Research Analyst

MFS Investment Management; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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

Working as part of the global research team, this person will develop investment recommendations within securitized products for fixed income portfolios managed by MFS. The role will further build upon MFS securitized team's global investment capabilities with a focus on European securitized markets including a variety of sub-sectors including Asset Backed Securities (ABS), Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS), and Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct independent research to develop investment recommendations for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS.
• Using research sources such as company literature, third party systems, and internal models, works independently to structure, develop, and communicate investment recommendations.
• Maintain and develop analytic models pertaining to creditworthiness and bond valuations for relevant areas of coverage.
• Acts as the in-house expert for designated areas of concentration.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Masters of Business Administration and/or CFA charterholder preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an investor in the European securitized market.
• Proficiency in Excel, Intex, and Bloomberg.
• Ability to work independently, using research, analysis, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a diverse and collaborative team environment.

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.

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.