Fixed Income Emerging Market Research Analyst

Using discretion and judgment, researches corporations and quasi sovereigns in emerging markets to develop investment recommendations for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct detailed independent fundamental analysis of corporations to develop investment recommendations for the fixed income portfolios managed by MFS.
• Develop internal models and use external research sources to provide perspective on emerging market corporations and quasi sovereigns
• Using research sources such as company literature and financial statements, and various business publications, works independently to structure, develop and communicate investment recommendations
• Attends conferences, interview corporate management at all levels, foster and maintain relationships with company management teams, travels to emerging market countries to source investment ideas and develop investment themes
• Collaborate with members of the global sovereign, equity and corporate investment teams
• Performs additional duties as directed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Masters of Business Administration or CFA charterholder preferred
• Minimum 3 years of fixed income credit experience
• Working knowledge of various investment vehicles and investments, the international financial market, global credit, and emerging market debt.
• Proven ability to work independently and think critically in formulating and assessing investment recommendations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for work in a team environment and for interactions with clients.