Lead Strategist - Sustainability

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 Client Strategy Teamconductsresearch,developsMFS’sviewsanddeliversin depth analysis,insight,thoughtleadershipand consultingona wide array of topics including capital markets, retirement and sustainable investing.

The team is also responsible for developing and delivering on the strategic plan to ensure that MFS is adopting and promoting best practices in our marketplace.

The work may be related to any/all client segments andengageswith teamsbothexternally and internally within MFS.

The Lead Strategist will partnerandcollaboratewith key stakeholderstohelp formulateMFS’s strategic prioritiesaroundsustainable investing and willberesponsible for the execution of some of these initiatives. In addition, theLeadStrategistwillplay aleadershiprole in developing and executing on MFS’ sustainabilitycontentstrategy and research agenda.

The Lead Strategist is  also expected to represent sustainability subject matter expertise in due diligence,sales meetings withkeyclients,professional buyersandhigh-profile events. The Lead Strategist willcommunicateMFS’sviews 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 help execute on initiatives.

• 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 related investment topics that MFS’s relationship management teams can bring to clients toadd value andbuild strategic partnerships.

• Actin partnership withother business leadersto lead strategic projects pertaining to sustainable investing.

• Take responsibility for development and delivery of thesustainability strategy.

• Lead the development of MFS house views,providedirectionto 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 for strategic projects and thought leadership.

• Demonstrateadeepunderstandingofallrelevantissuesrelated toclientinvestmentdecisionsincluding governance,investment policy and implementation issues.

• Performadditionaldutiesasrequested.

• Bachelor’sdegreerequired;
  
  CFA,MBAorother Masters’degreestrongly preferred.

• Extensiveexperienceina relevant field.

• Demonstrationofexpertiseofcurrent sustainability topics, trends and best practices is required.
  
  Ability to show vision and strategic clarity is required.

• Demonstrateexcellentstrategicthinking andchange management skills,withtheabilitytobe highly adaptable in response to a dynamic field.

• Ability to build strong relationships,inspire trust, and exert influence with key stakeholders on sustainability strategy issues.

• Demonstrateadeep understandingofquantitativetoolsand techniques,and comfortlevelwith technicalsubjectmatterrelatedtoallassetclassesand globalcapital markets.

• Experiencewiththe following preferred:
  
  Factset,Bloomberg,Morningstar, MSCI.

• Excellent presentation experience, with the abilityto deliver high-quality client engagements, is required.

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