Rotational Development Associate: Human Resources & Diversity

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

The Rotational Development Program (RDP) is designed to provide hardworking and highly motivated new graduates from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to gain exposure to and become fully immersed in the investment management industry. We are looking to attract, develop, and retain future leaders across the organization.

In addition to on-the-job experience, RDP Associates will receive structured mentorship, tailored professional development seminars, networking opportunities, and formalized training. Upon successful completion of the program, the RDP Associate will have the opportunity to be placed in a permanent position at MFS based on your interests and business needs. This program is scheduled to start June 2025. The RDP Associates will work in our hybrid schedule (3 core days in-person, 2 remote) from our Boston, Massachusetts office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Rotational Development Program (RDP) Associate - will rotate through a sequence of three, eight-month rotations across different areas of our Human Resources & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Teams:

• HR Business Partners/HR Operations: The HR Business Partner/HR Operations Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the HR Business Partners. The HR Business Partners partner with assigned client groups and contributes to business outcomes by effectively implementing talent strategies. They support leaders through HR programs, including performance management, talent assessment and development as well as support alignment with HR Centers of Excellence teams and influence HR priorities based on business unit strategy and objectives.

• HR- Talent Development: The Talent Development Specialist plays an integral role partnering with the Talent Development team by providing support to our internal clients, vendors, and stakeholders and coordinating training programs. Talent Development Team supports enterprise-wide, business unit specific learning and development programs, and firm-wide talent management objectives. 

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist will support the team’s mission to drive greater diversity, elevate equity, increase inclusion and build belonging, we focus on culture, talent and community both inside MFS and externally with our clients, industry peers and partners. Our aim is to create an inclusive workplace where people of all identities and backgrounds can thrive and grow.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have obtained or are in your final year in pursuit of an undergraduate degree (Bachelors)

• Must have good communication and organizational skills.

• Must be a quick learner with an interest in gaining exposure to the innerworkings of human resources, DEI, or investment management.

• Must be detail oriented, a team player and possess a strong work ethic.

• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Experience with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel & Teams) and Salesforce a plus.

• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for developing relationships.

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational and project/people management skills.

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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 doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 [email protected] for assistance. 

MFS is an Affirmative Action and 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 and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.