Global Strategic Accounts Co-op Spring 2027 (January - June)

MFS Investment Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

MFS Investment Management seeks an undergraduate co-op student for a 6-month program in Boston. The role runs Monday through Friday, 35–40 hours per week, beginning January 13, 2027 and ending June 25, 2027. The position is designed for students enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university.

Candidates entering their second-to-last term are preferred. The program offers exposure to marketing, sales, events, portfolio management, and senior executives, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree and enrolled in a co-op program.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel; experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create, oversee, and maintain sales and marketing information on assigned firms (CRM reports).
• Coordinate events for the department across global, national, regional, and in-house functions.
• Gain exposure to marketing, sales, events, portfolio management and senior executives.
• Develop a foundation of understanding for the financial services industry.
• Strengthen public speaking by presenting a sales pitch to peers and management.
• Present at team meetings bi-monthly on industry topics and related articles.
• Research industry topics and present findings to the team.
• Attend local client meetings and conferences to understand relationships with partner firms.
• Maintain and edit inter-department literature (e.g. grids, platforms).
• Attend and participate in local client meetings and conferences to understand relationships with partner firms.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Drive and enthusiasm

Education

Undergraduate student in co-op program

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

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.

MFS is a global investment management firm focused on creating long-term value responsibly by doing what's right for our clients every day. Our rich history dates to 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund. Since then, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. Our unwavering commitment to finding the best, most durable investment opportunities is what sets us apart - and our success is grounded in our unique approach, disciplined philosophy and collaborative culture.

THE ROLE

Joining our team provides opportunities to share your voice and talents, tackle challenging problems, create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers. This Co-op 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:

• Co-Op New Hire Orientation

• Senior Leadership Speaker Series

• Social & Networking Events

• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, co-ops 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.

MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday - Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.

Candidates entering their second to final work term are preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 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

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00-$25.00

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 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, linked for your reference.

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