Summer 2027 Global Strategic Accounts Summer Intern (June-August)

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 premier investment management firm with a rich history and a growing global reputation. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. When you join our team, you will be challenged by the work you do, and you will share your talents with a vibrant network of vested individuals to create an elite organization and build a rewarding career.

This Intern 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:

• Intern New Hire Orientation
• Senior Leadership Speaker Series
• Social & Networking Events
• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, interns will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how sales works at an asset manager.

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, starting June 9th, 2027, and ending on August 13th, 2027. Students work full-time, Monday through Friday, 35-40 hours per week and are paid hourly. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Internships are open to students who are rising seniors (class of 2028).

MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

THE ROLE

The Global Strategic Accounts Intern participant is an integral part of the Global Strategic Accounts Team and MFS Sales Distribution. Projects and tasks assigned provide tremendous educational exposure on MFS and financial services industry. This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to get started in the industry. The Global Strategic Accounts Intern will assist all areas of the department including client dealer relationships; product distribution; data analytics; event planning and marketing. In addition, gain a fundamental understanding of the financial services industry by working with numerous stakeholders of the organization. The environment is fast paced, dynamic, fun and engaging.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Creates, oversees, & maintains sales and marketing related information on assigned firms (i.e. daily, monthly, and quarterly sales reporting using our CRM)
• Help coordinate events on behalf of the department for global, national, regional and in house functions. (i.e. luncheon and dinners, securing speakers, ordering literature, other logistical concerns as requested)
• Gain exposure to different departments within MFS such as: marketing, sales, event management, portfolio management and Senior Executives
• Develop a foundation of understanding for the financial services industry
• Further strengthen public speaking skills by presenting an MFS sales pitch among your peers and management for evaluation and constructive criticism
• Research industry and market related topics and opportunity to present findings to the team
• Opportunity to attend local client meetings and conferences to gain a better understanding of the relationship between MFS and our partner firms
• Help maintain and edit inter-department literature (i.e. platform and literature grids)
• Project based work with MFD Distribution Risk & Regulatory team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Demonstrates desire to pursue a career in the Financial Services industry (sales, marketing, operations or investment related).
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Strong public speaking skill
• Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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.