Full-Time

Managing Director

Institutional Sales

Updated on 7/26/2026

Deadline 8/31/26
MFS

MFS

1,001-5,000 employees

Global asset manager of mutual funds

Compensation Overview

$170k/yr

+ Commission

Georgia, USA + 1 more

More locations: Massachusetts, USA

Remote

Remote role; candidates in Massachusetts or Georgia preferred.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Fixed Income Securities

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Requirements
  • 12-15+ years of industry and related experience.
  • Extensive business development experience of investment management services to institutions based in local region.
  • A passion for the investment management business with demonstrable knowledge of investment markets and investment management services and thorough understanding of equity and fixed income instruments and investment strategies.
  • A self-starter with a high level of initiative.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
  • Organized and detail-orientated, ability to multi-task, and able to maintain accurate and up to date records of activities and contacts on the MFS client management systems and technology.
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Post-graduate education in a related area and/or CFA preferred.
  • Position requires individual to have FINRA registrations in accordance with MFS’ licensing policy.
Responsibilities
  • Acts as an institutional salesperson for MFS within a defined geographic territory. Southeast US territory preferred. This position will work to develop and implement the sales strategy for their assigned region, working closely with the broader sales, relationship management and consultant teams.
  • Revenue Generation – Develops and executes on a sales strategy to raise brand awareness, cultivate new business relationships, and drive sales within an assigned territory.
  • Sales Strategy - Through consultative sales skills, establishes relationships across client segments, including publics, corporates, unions, endowments and foundations, healthcare, and insurance.
  • Pursues and establishes relationships with relevant field & research consultants at key global and regional consulting firms.
  • Effectively leverages market intelligence tools and data to identify opportunity, improve quality of outreach and pursue leads.
  • Maintains awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape.
  • Upholds a well-diversified pipeline of opportunities supported by regular, quality in-person and virtual engagements.
  • Supports and executes on the firm's strategic initiatives to emphasize growth and diversification of our business through fixed income and defined contribution.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage the sales cycle from early engagement through final presentations and client onboarding.
  • Coordinates, prepares and participates in meetings with MFS investment personnel.
  • Ensures collaborative working relationship with relationship management and consultant relations counterparts to take advantage of networks and strengthen relationships.
  • Identifies industry events and branding opportunities to strengthen and promote MFS within the defined territory.

MFS Investment Management is a global asset manager that runs mutual funds and active ETFs for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions. It manages money with an active investment approach, meaning portfolio managers pick securities they believe will outperform over time, and then structure these ideas into mutual funds and active ETFs. The company combines a long history (dating back to 1924 with the creation of the first mutual fund) and a global footprint under Sun Life Financial to offer a diverse set of investment products. Its difference lies in an established track record, collaborative active management, and a broad client base across regions, with about $619.6 billion in assets under management as of May 2025. The goal is to generate long-term value for clients by actively managing portfolios and seeking performance across markets.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • Active ETFs captured 26% of US net inflows in 2024, validating MFS's late-2024 entry[4][2].
  • BRSM launched June 2026 targets small-mid caps amid 13% YTD returns outperforming large caps[news article 2][1].
  • Emerging market debt gains traction due to expected US dollar weakness in 2026, supporting MFS's new EMD hire[1][news article 7].

What critics are saying

  • Aberdeen's December 2025 acquisition of MFS's £1.5 billion closed-ended portfolio erodes fixed income presence and AUM.
  • MFS's 38–57 bps active ETF fees face margin compression against iShares and Vanguard's 10–15 bps passive alternatives.
  • Unhedged FX swings in 2026 risk EuroCredit Short Term Bond Fund underperforming its Bloomberg Euro Aggregate Corporate 1-3 Year Index.

What makes MFS unique

  • MFS created the first US open-end mutual fund in 1924, establishing its industry legacy[2].
  • Its blended research methodology combines fundamental and quantitative inputs for active security selection[1][2].
  • As a Sun Life subsidiary, MFS delivers global active management with 619.6 billion AUM by May 2025[1].

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

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