Fixed Income Research Associate in London

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The Fixed Income department is responsible for the research, management and trading of all fixed income securities and the execution of all currency transactions. The Fixed Income Research Department analyzes the credit quality of issuers and issues considered for purchase or currently held in portfolios, evaluates industry factors, company fundamentals and debt structure issues, and makes buy‑hold‑sell recommendations based on relative value in the market.

What You Will Do

• Conduct credit analysis of issuers across a variety of European high‑yield industries.
• Collect financial data and other relevant market information from databases, financial statements and management interviews for use in financial modeling and credit/investment reports.
• Assume additional projects and responsibilities as required.

What We Are Looking For

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in fixed income, equities, banking or a consultancy.
• Bachelor's degree and a strong interest in developing a career in fixed income.
• Exceptional analytical skills, ability to gather and concisely compile large amounts of information.
• Ability to work independently on complex projects.
• Computer/modeling skills: Microsoft Excel, Word, etc.

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 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. 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.