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Quant Research Associate Intern

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Boston, MA
38-38 Hourly
Internship
In-Office
Boston, MA
38-38 Hourly
Internship
The intern will assist in quantitative equity research, working on projects related to stock selection models, portfolio construction, and communication of findings to the team.
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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

MFS’ Quantitative Solutions team has three primary areas of responsibility: 1) risk management for all MFS portfolios; 2) portfolio management for multi-asset class portfolios, including the Asset Allocation, Lifetime Target Date and Global Tactical Allocation products; and 3) portfolio management for equity portfolios that employ quantitative stock selection models, including Blended Research, Systematic Research, and PPS products. This internship is in quantitative equity research, working on topics related to the Blended Research portfolios and the stock selection models they employ.
As a summer intern in quantitative equity research, you will take on one or more projects related to MFS’ stock selection models, portfolio construction strategies, research technology, or a combination of those topics. You will participate in the quant team's meetings and discussions, as well as appropriate fundamental research and portfolio management meetings. You will work independently but in consultation with quantitative analysts and portfolio managers. MFS will be evaluating for full time hires as Quantitative Research Associates from the Summer Internship program to start in 2027 following their graduation from college.WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Work within quantitative research team on projects related to development of quantitative alpha models and/or the technology underlying those subjects.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of disciplined quantitative processes focused on alpha generation, portfolio construction and risk management.
  • Effectively communicate results of processes and research.
  • Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Rising Senior.
  • Study focused in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or other quantitatively oriented discipline.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, ability to assemble, clean and evaluate large datasets.
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex projects.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or Matlab. Familiarity with SQL, Excel and financial data software such as Bloomberg or FactSet is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

The base pay range for this position is $38/hour

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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 [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.

Top Skills

Bloomberg
Excel
Factset
Matlab
Python
R
SQL
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