Enterprise Risk Management Intern

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.

Enterprise Risk Management Internship

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 internship 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 the mutual fund industry, various processes within, principles of and approaches to risk management.

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, starting June 3rd and ending on August 8th. 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 2026).

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

About the Legal/Compliance/Enterprise Risk Operations (LCERM) Internship

The LCERM team is responsible for operations of the division and is actively involved in technology and process improvement across the division. Our staff members interact with many groups across the company as well as within the various departments of our division. The intern in this position will assist the LCERM Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team with the following:

Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of risk technology solutions to enhance risk processes.
• Assist in the development of materials for risk updates across the enterprise.
• Assist in the analysis of existing processes, looking for ways to streamline the workflow and/or improve process controls.
• Assist in the review, analysis and tracking of operational risk events reported to ERM to ensure accurate reporting.
• Assist in a variety of operational areas, including risk control self-assessment review, audit controls, etc., and help develop or suggest potential improvements in same.
• Work on an aspect of a significant project, participating as an active tester on the UAT phase and/or developing documentation and controls for same.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• 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 Teams, and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

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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.

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