Hybrid ESG Fixed Income Research Associate

MFS Investment Management; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Healthcare plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

MFS Investment Management in Boston seeks an ESG-focused fixed income analyst to support a two-person ESG team, collaborating with analysts, portfolio managers and other partners to advance security-level ESG research and sustainability initiatives. You will engage with issuers, contribute to integration frameworks across asset classes, and help communicate research and stewardship activities to clients.

Hybrid work and competitive total rewards are offered, with a path toward CFA and

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in an investment role with ESG and Fixed Income experience.
• Working towards CFA or other relevant qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to work creatively and independently.
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of two experienced fixed income ESG analysts to utilize general investment and fixed income expertise in collaborating with analysts, portfolio managers, and others on security-specific and thematic ESG research
• Work closely with other members of the equity and fixed income investment team to prepare for and conduct effective issuer engagements
• Enhance integration frameworks in fixed income sub asset classes (e.g. securitized, muni, and sovereign).
• Communicate with clients and other external parties regarding MFS' equity and fixed income ESG research and stewardship activity
• Represent MFS in various sustainability organizations/initiatives
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as necessary

Skills

ESG investing

Fixed income

Analytical skills

Project management

Team collaboration

CFA candidate

Job description

MFS Investment Management in Boston seeks an ESG-focused fixed income analyst to support a two-person ESG team, collaborating with analysts, portfolio managers and other partners to advance security-level ESG research and sustainability initiatives. You will engage with issuers, contribute to integration frameworks across asset classes, and help communicate research and stewardship activities to clients.

Hybrid work and competitive total rewards are offered, with a path toward CFA and