Structured Products Research Analyst

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Structured Products Research Analyst

Locations: London

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: MFS-230675

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, work independently to structure, develop, and communicate investment recommendations.
• Maintain and develop analytic models pertaining to creditworthiness and bond valuations for relevant areas of coverage.
• Act as the in-house expert for designated areas of concentration.
• Perform 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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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.

About Us

For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long-term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success. As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long-term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients.