Lead Strategist Sustainability
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Job Summary
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 ROLE
TheClient Strategy TeamconductsresearchdevelopsMFSsviewsanddeliversin depth analysisinsightthoughtleadershipand consultingona wide array of topics including capital markets retirement andsustainable investing.The team is also responsible for developing and delivering on the strategic plan to ensure that MFS is adopting and promoting best practicesin our marketplace.The work may be related to any/all clientsegments andengageswith teamsbothexternally and internallywithin MFS.
The Lead Strategist will partnerandcollaboratewith key stakeholderstohelp formulateMFSs strategic prioritiesaroundsustainable investingand willberesponsible for theexecution of some of these addition theLeadStrategistwillplay aleadershiprole in developing and executing on MFS sustainabilitycontentstrategy andresearch agenda.TheLeadStrategistis alsoexpected torepresent sustainability subject matter expertise in due diligencesales meetings withkeyclientsprofessional buyersandhigh-profile events. TheLead Strategist willcommunicateMFSsviews and approach to incorporating sustainability in the investment process.
The Lead Strategist will draw upon resources from Client Strategy investments legal distribution and other groups to helpexecute oninitiatives.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Work closely with both client-facing and investment teamsto formulate and represent MFS views on sustainability and how we incorporate sustainability considerations into our investment process. This includes identifying and developing perspectivesonsustainability relatedinvestment topics that MFSs relationship management teams can bring to clients toadd value andbuild strategic partnerships.
- Actin partnership withother business leadersto leadstrategic projects pertaining to sustainable investing.
- Take responsibility fordevelopment anddelivery of thesustainability strategy.
- Lead the development of MFS house viewsprovidedirectionto other members of the team responsible forcreatingpresentations to support the investment teams in the relevant area of expertise.
- Represent MFS at high-profile client meetings and events.
- Provide leadership and guidance for other team members responsible forstrategic projects and thought leadership.
- Demonstrateadeepunderstandingofallrelevantissuesrelated toclientinvestmentdecisionsincluding governanceinvestmentpolicy and implementation issues.
- Performadditionaldutiesasrequested.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelorsdegreerequired;CFAMBAorother Mastersdegreestrongly preferred.
- Extensiveexperienceina relevant field.
- Demonstrationofexpertiseofcurrent sustainability topics trends and best practices is.Ability to show vision and strategic clarity is required.
- Demonstrateexcellentstrategicthinking andchange managementskillswiththeabilitytobe highly adaptable in response to a dynamic field.
- Ability to build strong relationshipsinspire trust and exert influencewith key stakeholderson sustainability strategy issues.
- Demonstrateadeep understandingofquantitativetoolsand techniquesand comfortlevelwith technicalsubjectmatterrelatedtoallassetclassesand globalcapitalmarkets.
- Experiencewiththe followingpreferred:FactsetBloombergMorningstar MSCI.
- Excellentpresentation experience with the abilityto deliverhigh-qualityclient engagements is required.
- Abilitytoprovide inclusive leadership withinateamcomprisedofhighlyqualifiedandtechnically orientedexperts.
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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 doesnt align perfectly we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
At MFS we view our employees as family and like you we want our family happy and healthy. Thats 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.
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About Company
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