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.ResponsibilitiesAssist in conducting credit analysis of various structured product bonds, with a primary focus on CMBSAnalyze commercial real estate fundamentals relevant to the investments under reviewCollect and organize financial data, performance metrics, and other relevant information from databases, financial statements, and third-party researchAssist in developing financial models, property underwriting, and credit decision-making processesSupport analysts and portfolio managers by providing insights into the fundamental drivers of assigned sectors and their impact on the broader Fixed Income and Equity marketsCollaborate with Research Associates, Analysts, and Portfolio Managers to deliver high-quality research and analysisTake on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the team’s objectivesSkillsOpen to candidates from all academic backgrounds; strong critical thinking and analytical skills are essentialExceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize and present large amounts of information conciselySelf-motivated and capable of working independently on complex projectsProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with financial modeling is a plusA background in commercial real estate is a plus but not requiredCoursework in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Statistics is advantageous but not mandatoryBenefitsMFS 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 providerEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annuallyEducation Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coachesGenerous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leavesChoice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings AccountTax 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 appsCompany OverviewMassachusetts Financial Services Company is a privately owned investment manager. The firm also provides retirement planning, college It is a sub-organization of Sun Life U.S.. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.mfs.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMFS Investment Management has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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