Investment Marketing Writer

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favouring 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

The Investment Marketing Writer is an experienced financial writer who develops high-quality, insightful content that conveys MFS’ investment expertise and insights. This role is integral in developing content for global marketing initiatives and MFS’ thought leadership. Along with expert writing and editorial skills, this position requires an understanding of financial markets and investment products.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Leverages writing expertise and knowledge of investment products and financial markets to produce high quality editorial content, providing input into the editorial strategy and broader Creative Services and Marketing strategies.
• Translates complex topics into clear, compelling and actionable content appropriate for each audience and aligned with MFS’ brand.
• Develops, writes and edits marketing content including marketplace insights, corporate and product marketing materials, retail investment insights, white papers, brochures and flyers to support firm-wide and business channel campaigns.
• Supports MFS' digital platforms by writing original content and re-purposing existing content for web-based and social media platforms.
• Provides editorial consulting to internal groups in the form of copyediting, proofreading and project management. Helps ensure that MFS' voice and editorial style remain consistent across the firm.
• Collaborates with other teams within marketing, such as design, video, social media, paid media and client marketing, as well as Sales Enablement and other internal teams to ensure timely execution/production of marketing collateral to promote and position firm-wide enterprise themes internally and externally. Builds consensus across business areas.
• Maintains an understanding of capital markets, global macroeconomic trends and MFS’ product offerings.
• Stays informed about industry trends to ensure content remains relevant and impactful.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS, or equivalent experience, in English, Economics, Finance or Marketing.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment products.
• Minimum of 6-8+ years of professional writing experience, including at least 5 years of writing experience in an asset management company, or an agency serving the investment industry.
• Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated proficiency in writing for a variety of audiences.
• Editing and proofreading experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with marketing colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Ability to work on multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

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 programmes 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 Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, 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.

For almost a century, investors around the world have trusted MFS to achieve their investment goals. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration, a long-term focus and skilled active research have fueled our success. As a leading global investment manager, we hire employees who share our values, align with investors who share our long-term philosophy, and always act in the best interest of our clients.