Internal Audit Co-op

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.

Internal Audit Co-op MFS is a global investment management firm focused on creating long-term value responsibly by doing what’s right for our clients every day. Our rich history dates to 1924, when our founders invented the mutual fund. Since then, collaboration and innovation have fueled our success. Our unwavering commitment to finding the best, most durable investment opportunities is what sets us apart – and our success is grounded in our unique approach, disciplined philosophy and collaborative culture.

Joining our team provides opportunities to share your voice and talents, tackle challenging problems, create solutions and collaborate with dedicated co-workers. This Co-op experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about and work with many of the business units that come together within an investment management company.

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:

• Co-Op New Hire Orientation
• Senior Leadership Speaker Series
• Social & Networking Events
• Presentation Challenges

At the conclusion of this position, co-ops will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how the Internal Audit process works at an asset manager.

MFS co-op positions are a 6-month commitment, working Monday – Friday (beginning on Wednesday, January 13th through Friday June 25th, 2027), and work between 35-40 hours.

Our program is designed for undergraduate students who are currently enrolled in a co-op program through their college or university and can meet our requirements.

This position reports to an Internal Audit Manager. During the course of audit assignments, the Internal Audit Co-op will work under the direction and guidance of an Audit Manager and/or, Senior Internal Auditor.

Under the guidance of the audit manager and/or Senior Internal Auditors, the Internal Audit Co-op provides essential assistance during internal audit projects, contributing to the completion of specific tasks within the overall scope of an audit engagement.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the performance of audit testing and related work on assigned segments of audit engagements.
• Assisting in performing audit engagements in a professional manner in accordance with the approved audit testing program.
• Preparing testing documentation that records and summarizes the results of assigned audit tests.
• Participating in preliminary discussions of audit observations with business unit personnel to validate details, as necessary.
• Performing periodic monitoring procedures to validate completion of Internal Audit related tasks.
• Coordinating periodic internal audit related committee meetings, including the preparation of meeting materials.
• Attending meetings to learn about Internal Audit topics and projects.
• Assisting in scheduling and participating during meetings with internal and external business partners.
• Other tasks/projects as requested.

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