SPRING 2026 - Compliance Co-ops (6 Months) at MFS Investment Management

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Initiative, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Multi-tasking, Prioritization, Deadline Management, Teamwork, Research Skills, Editing Skills, SharePoint, Microsoft Office

Industry

Investment Management

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. Compliance Co-ops 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 compliance learning works at an asset manager. MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (January 6th through June 26th, 2026), 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 Following established procedures, the co-op in this position will assist the Compliance group with ensuring the quality and integrity of reporting and data, and developing content for our Compliance intranet, emails, newsletters, 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 The job will be focus on responding to ad hoc requests for information and research within the Compliance Group Review and research differences between multiple compliance monitoring systems Complete a daily list of assignments, including review of prior day changes made to compliance systems, and disseminating reports daily to both the Compliance Team and Investment Team members Register/ post internal documents to the Contracts application in DIVA The candidate should be detail oriented, have strong organization skills and sound problem solving skills. Write, review and edit copy for intranet internal emails, newsletters. Work on the editorial review of the content. Interact with people from different departments within Compliance to summarize and highlight key policies and initiatives. Maintain content on the Department's SharePoint intranet Additional duties to be performed as requested. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Proven attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively and efficiently. Working knowledge of computer-based programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and/or SharePoint Pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in a communications-related field. 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. 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 talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance. MFS is an Affirmative 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. #LI-HYBRID MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting. 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 talent_acquisition@mfs.com 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. For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long-term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success. As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long-term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients. Click the link below to return to Job Search Home Page: https://mfs.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MFS-Careers

Responsibilities

The co-op will assist the Compliance group with ensuring the quality and integrity of reporting and data, and developing content for internal communications. Responsibilities include responding to information requests, reviewing compliance monitoring systems, and maintaining content on the Department's SharePoint intranet.