Improve data quality procedures and perform daily data management checks.
Collaborate with analysts to create and implement new data quality tests.
Support data initiatives, metadata maintenance, and SharePoint site updates.
What they're looking for
Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a university co-op program.
Self-starters with strong communication skills and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and interest in investment technology.
Pay and perks
Hourly pay rate of $21.00 - $25.00.
Six-month commitment from January 13th to June 25th, 2027.
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.
MFS is a global investment management firm focused on creating long-term value responsibly by doing what’s right for our clients every day. Our rich history dates to 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund. Since then, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. Our unwavering commitment to finding the best, most durable investment opportunities is what sets us apart – and our success is grounded in our unique approach, disciplined philosophy and collaborative culture.
THE ROLE
Joining our team provides opportunities to share your voice and talents, tackle challenging problems, create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers. This Co-op experience provides participants with 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:
Co-Op New Hire Orientation
Senior Leadership Speaker Series
Social & Networking Events
Presentation Challenges
At the conclusion of this position, co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of investment operations, data, and technology at an asset manager.
MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (January 13th through June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.
Job Summary
The Enterprise Data Management (EDM) group includes teams focused on data management and quality, market data management, data governance, analytics support, and data technology that services the data needs and capabilities of the enterprise. This role will report to the Data Management & Quality organization and primarily perform data quality-focused activities and data management initiatives but will have the opportunity to gain exposure to all areas of EDM including the technologies utilized to support the Unified Data Platform.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work with the team to refine various procedures and activities that enhance data management and quality environment related to core investment data domains
Work with Data Analysts and data domain owners to identify, build, and implement new data quality checks
Execute daily and monthly data quality checks, identifying opportunities to strengthen and improve checks
Opportunistically contribute to EDM data initiatives that require data analysis
Assist with Investments and Distribution Triage daily/weekly oversight activities; ensuring metadata completeness for root causes, domain type, and accountability/ownership
Assist with maintenance of EDM SharePoint site
Other data-focused tasks and projects as needed
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Self-motivated and self-starter with the ability to take initiative
Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Interest in investment data, investment operations, and learning investment applications/technology
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft CoPilot
Experience with data visualization, SQL, Microsoft SharePoint helpful but not required
Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00 - $25.00
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.
#LI-HYBRID
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 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.
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