Fixed Income Research Associate

MFS Investment Management is a company that values collaboration and community. They are seeking a motivated Fixed Income Research Associate to support credit analysis and research of structured product bonds, focusing on Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), while providing insights into commercial real estate fundamentals and their impact on financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting credit analysis of various structured product bonds, with a primary focus on CMBS
• Analyze commercial real estate fundamentals relevant to the investments under review
• Collect and organize financial data, performance metrics, and other relevant information from databases, financial statements, and third-party research
• Assist in developing financial models, property underwriting, and credit decision-making processes
• Support analysts and portfolio managers by providing insights into the fundamental drivers of assigned sectors and their impact on the broader Fixed Income and Equity markets
• Collaborate with Research Associates, Analysts, and Portfolio Managers to deliver high-quality research and analysis
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team’s objectives

Skills

• Open to candidates from all academic backgrounds; strong critical thinking and analytical skills are essential
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize and present large amounts of information concisely
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently on complex projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling is a plus
• A background in commercial real estate is a plus but not required
• Coursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics is advantageous but not mandatory

Benefits

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

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