Institutional Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Solutions

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 ROLEUsing discretion and judgment serve as lead portfolio management representative for the quantitative solutions team to internal and external clients. Act as a true quantitative investment professional who can stand in for the portfolio managers with major institutional clients and consultants, retail due-diligence teams, large financial advisor audiences, etc. Meet with clients to explain the investment philosophy, process and performance of our quantitative investment products and to provide updates on overall financial market performance, economic trends and the firm’s economic outlook. Work closely with MFS distribution and marketing groups to effectively communicate product information and increase product awareness.WHAT YOU WILL DOArticulate quantitative investment style and portfolio strategy effectively to audiences of various sophistication levels.Establish a credible investment-based relationship with the applicable Portfolio Management group; serve as an integral member of the investment team.Maintain high level of proficiency on portfolio holdings and portfolio positioning by utilizing investment resources (analysts, portfolio managers, company meetings, industry conferences, etc.).Ability to position complex portfolios with consultants, clients and prospects; be able to communicate not only the record, but also the “message.” Clearly articulate investment strategies, metrics and discuss specific holdings.Provide regular investment updates (quarterly, annual) to clients and distribution groups on performance attribution, significant transactions, and investment outlook.Support distribution groups in prospect and client meetings, due diligence meetings, investment conferences, media interviews, etc.Work with distribution channels to develop overall, long-term distribution strategy for each product (addressable markets/channels, key competitor analysis, market share and product capacity analysis, product profitability, required resources, etc.). Establish product availability and expand market share across appropriate distribution channels. Work with PMs to develop/define/refine investment philosophy and style.Develop materials (presentations, white papers) which validate style attributes. Identify and track metrics to monitor consistency of approach. Develop materials to help set appropriate client expectations and retain assets when style is out of favor. Develop customized products where appropriate (i.e. fixed-weight benchmarks for international/global).Assume primary responsibility for portfolio management functions other than stock selection, including negotiating client guidelines for new accounts, (as well as internal and external marketing and client service as mentioned above).Contribute to investment team (as other portfolio managers do) by generating investment ideas, monitoring existing holdings, and managing risk by utilizing internal MFS fundamental and quantitative research, as well as attending company meetings, industry conferences, etcWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORMBA required; in addition the CFA is preferred.Minimum of ten years' experience in the investment management business, quantitative experience preferred.Experience working with investment clients and managing portfolios and following assigned markets preferred. Broad knowledge of the global investment environment, economic trends, financial markets and competitive trends. In-depth knowledge of the capital markets in order to build credibility quickly and forge relationships throughout the organization.Strong presentation skills and communication skills, both written and verbal. At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we’re including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we’ll pay depending on the candidate’s experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k) Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan providerEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coachesGenerous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leavesChoice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings AccountTax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being appsOur compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency – if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we’ll be happy to discuss them#LI-HYBRIDAt 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.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io 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.SummaryLocation: BostonType: Full time