Jobs, fresher vacancy - Fixed Income Market Insights Analysis Sr. Analyst • UK

Company: MFS

UK

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.THE ROLEAs a member of the Insights Analysis team the Senior Analyst will work as a part of the team that conducts research, develops MFS’ views and delivers in depth analysis, insight and thought leadership related global markets and the macroeconomic environment, with a particular focus on global fixed income. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for sourcing data and assisting in the analysis across asset classes, investment styles and approaches. They are expected to support other members across Insights Advisory (SAIG) teams as they develop MFS’s thoughts on equity, fixed income, multi-asset and macro themes. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for assisting with client ready presentations, white papers, webcasts, conference presentations and responses to client inquiries. The Senior Analyst will work under the direction of senior members of the Strategy and Insights Group (SAIG)WHAT YOU WILL DOWorks with members of Insight Advisory on a research program related to all aspects and asset classes (Fixed Income, Equities, and Multi-Asset). This includes partnering to continuously to assist with the development and maintenance of various capital markets dashboards, tracking of economic, political and market structures and forces plus providing ongoing commentary, views, and perspectives.Support members of Insights Advisory and distribution colleagues on a wide array of projects including assisting with retirement issues, asset allocation, risk analysis, long-term modelling, and stress testing of multi-asset portfolios.Through collaboration with team members provide support to senior members of the investment and distribution teams to collect and analyze data to support various technical projects. Leverage problem solving techniques and to provide relevant data points to members of SAIG. With the use of templates support the team to provide client-ready materials to showcase the firm's investment insights in conjunction with team members.Support the team to build analytical reports, which includes the analysis of industry trends, investment themes, staying abreast of client preferences and asset owner investment behavior by segment. Start to build an understanding of all relevant issues related to client investment decisions including governance, investment policy and implementation issues.Assist other teams within SAIG and perform additional duties as and when required. Act as a supporting resource for macro, capital markets fixed income and equity data as well as client specific requests and projects.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor’s degree required; progress towards CFA or relevant post-graduate qualification is preferred.At least 2-5+ years of previous financial services or analytical experience. Previous experience with an asset manager, OCIO, plan sponsor or investment consultant is preferred.Demonstrate a good understanding of quantitative tools and techniques, with the ability to perform quantitative analysis required.Strong Excel skills. Ability to use macros and data analysis functions.Critical thinking skills and the ability to distill topics into deliverables that are geared towards a wide array of audience sophistication.Demonstrates interest in technical subject matter related to the investments, all asset classes and global capital markets.Aptitude to work collaboratively and efficiently as a member of a team comprised of highly qualified and technically oriented investment experts.Ability to work collaboratively and multiple tasks with deadlines.PREFERRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEExperience with some or all of the following tools is preferred: FactSet, optimization software, Bloomberg, Morningstar, Haver. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office is required.Ability to design and develop investment models#MBLI#LI-HYBRID At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.What we offer:At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees. 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 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. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.