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.
Luxembourg Intern: Risk Management, Compliance and Legal
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 Luxembourg office, 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 with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of your academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance learning experience including:
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Intern New Hire Orientation
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Various committees or working groups, such as Risk Committee, Distribution Oversight Working Group, etc.
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Social & Networking Office Events
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Team activities and projects, related to the Management Company Corporate Governance and regulatory developments projects
At the conclusion of this position, you will have increased your knowledge of the mutual fund industry, corporate governance, employee engagement, and the activities and responsibilities of an asset manager.
The beginning of the internship can be flexible based on the availability of the successful candidate with the earliest possible start on March 3, 2025. The length of the internship is three months. Students work full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. All applicants must have prior authorization to work in Luxembourg.
Principal Responsibilities
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Assist in preparing reports and documentation for project, reviews or activities related to the Teams.
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Collaborate with various departments to address Risk Management, Compliance and Legal related inquiries.
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Help maintain and organize Risk Management, Compliance and Legal records and documentation.
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Interacts with other staff of MFS Lux or other MFS entities and collect required documentation or information.
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Help in developing and updating policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and best practices.
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Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in compliance to contribute fresh perspectives to the team
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Performs other duties as required. These may include assembling documents, helping to prepare committee, and others.
Qualifications
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Strong interpersonal skills and passion for finance and fund industry.
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Strong analytical, communication, organizational and project skills.
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Expertise in spreadsheet, database and word processing applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Work effectively in a team-oriented environment
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Ability to work independently, as well as highly motivated, and must have the ability to meet deadlines.
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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.
What we offer:
At MFS, we view our employees as family — and like you, we want our family happy and healthy. That's why we provide competitive benefits programs and family-friendly policies which support the work-life balance needs of our employees.
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 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. Please see the
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
document and
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
, linked for your reference.