Spring 2027 Compliance Learning Co-Op (January-June)

Massachusetts Financial Services Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Massachusetts Financial Services Company (MFS) is seeking a Co‑Op on the Compliance Education team to help develop engaging content for trainings, intranet communications, and presentations. You will work with a small management group to gather information, consolidate material, and deliver clear, concise content for diverse audiences.

The role emphasizes strong writing skills, initiative, and the ability to translate complex regulatory topics into accessible material.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a communications-related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to break down complex topics into clear, concise concepts.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and edit copy for intranet emails, presentations, and trainings for Compliance workshops and community conversations.
• Interact with multiple departments within Compliance and Marketing to summarize policies and initiatives.
• Maintain and organize records in collaboration with managers to ensure accuracy.
• Perform research as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

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

Responsibilities

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 compliance 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.

Job Summary

This role on the Compliance Education team provides an exciting opportunity working in the Corporate Compliance Group and with a small group of managers to develop content for our Global program. You will be helping the team create engaging content for our Compliance trainings, intranet, emails, presentations, etc. The position involves acting as an integral part of the team by bringing content together, researching and gathering additional information as needed.

What You Will Do

• Write, review, and edit copy for intranet internal emails, presentations, training materials for Compliance workshops, Compliance DEI Community Conversations, etc.
• Interact with people from different departments within Compliance as well as marketing to summarize and highlight key policies and initiatives.
• Maintain and organize records in collaboration with Manager(s) to ensure accuracy.
• Perform research as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a communications‑related field.
• Successful candidates in this position have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have solid writing skills and ability to break down complex topics into clear, concise concepts.
• Ability to take initiative, to utilize resources, and to communicate effectively.
• Commitment to learning, creativity, and critical thinking.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience and interest in leveraging approved AI tools to elevate work product.
• Strong Microsoft skills, a keen eye for detail, and very process orientated.
• Marketing, Business, and Finance majors are preferred.

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 Affimative 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.

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

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.