Marketing Associate

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 ROLE

Under manager supervision, the Marketing Associate provides marketing support across a range of programs and initiatives. This role works under the direction of the Marketing Manager (or team lead) and assists with integrated marketing activities designed to support key business goals of client retention, diversification and raising the profile of MFS.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Observe the development, coordination and execution of marketing campaigns (digital, print, email, social media, etc.) to provide tactical support, as directed and supervised by the Marketing Manager and members of the Strategy and Insights Group (SAIG).

• Under manager supervision, participate in the logistic planning for marketing events, and sponsorships.  Sit in on the planning process, vendor management, and venue set up to build an understanding and provide end-to-end tactical support across events.

• With team and manager guidance, provide support across a range of Digital Marketing initiatives, including building and distribution of emails (e.g. event invitations, newsletters) and track data analytics on email campaigns and create results reports.

• Under manager supervision, maintain campaign, email, and events calendar for transparency and coordination across deliverables.

• Provide administrative support such as compliance submissions, invoice processing, translations and liaising with external vendors as needed.

• Support paid media, social media and PR efforts, as required.

• Support global marketing teams across various projects as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• 0-1 years of work experience in marketing, sales and/or finance, preferably within financial services or related industries.

• Good understanding of marketing and digital marketing concepts

• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal); ability to interact successfully with team members and stake holders at varying levels

• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to work as part of a team

PREFERRED:

• Basic understanding of financial, investment, and portfolio-management concepts and terminology

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with CRM, CMS, or marketing automation platforms is a plus.

#CD-LI1

#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.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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.