Business Operations Intern

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.

MFS is a premier investment management firm with a rich history and a growing global reputation. Since 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success.  When you join our team, you will be challenged by the work you do, and you will share your talents with a vibrant network of vested individuals to create an elite organization and build a rewarding career.

This internship experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In addition to daily responsibilities, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a series of structured activities designed to enhance their learning experience including:

• Intern New Hire Orientation

• Senior Leadership Speaker Series

• Social & Networking Events

• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, interns will have increased their knowledge of the mutual fund industry, various processes within, principles of and approaches to risk management. 

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, starting June 2nd, 2026, and ending on August 7th, 2026. Students work full-time, Monday through Friday, 35-40 hours per week and are paid hourly. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Internships are open to students who are rising seniors (class of 2027).

MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

THE ROLE
The LCERM (Legal, Compliance, Enterprise Risk Management) team is responsible for operations of the division and is actively involved in technology, management of LCERM owned vendor relationships, budgeting, and process improvement across the division. Our staff members interact with many groups across the company as well as within the various departments of our division. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The intern in this position will assist the LCERM Operations team with the following:

• Assist in the analysis of existing processes, looking for ways to streamline the workflow and/or improve process controls.

• Assist in developing communications across the division, and how best to deploy those communications

• Assist in a variety of operational areas, including logistics, audit controls, financial review, etc., and help develop or suggest potential improvements in same.

• Assist the Operations team in growing the implementation and support of AI within the department.

• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Proven attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively and efficiently.

• Experience using AI platforms including ChatGPT and Microsoft CoPilot

• Working knowledge of computer-based programs including MS Teams, and MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).  Exposure to or interest in MS SharePoint is preferred.

#LI-HYBRID

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 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, linked for your reference.