(#MFS-231379) Institutional Relationship Management 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.
Institutional Relationship Management Intern
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 investment management, capital markets and the issues that matter to both retail and institutional clients.
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.
About the Relationship Management Intern
The Relationship Management Intern must be highly detailed oriented, willing to work hard, and comfortable managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Using discretion and judgment the intern provides assistance to our Institutional Sales and Relationship Management teams. An ideal candidate must be a self-starter, enthusiastic about working with diverse teams, and comfortable assisting those in senior roles. A candidate should expect to develop numerous useful professional skills including presentation creating/editing, data management, and coordinating client meetings.
Principal Responsibilities
Establishes, maintains and enhances administrative policies, projects and procedures pertinent to the division.
Provides colleagues with office administration services such as binding presentation materials, updating of databases, and ordering supplies.
Attend weekly Sales and Relationship Management team meetings
Assist team members with their pre-meeting preparations
Special projects for the department as needed such as CRM updates, PowerPoint presentations, and working in excel.
Performs a variety of specialized duties, which may be complex or confidential in nature, to assist teams and ensure smooth and efficient operations
Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills and passion for developing relationships.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational and project/people management skills.
Expertise in spreadsheet, data base and word processing applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to work independently, as well as highly motivated with minimal direction, and must have the ability to meet deadlines.
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 talent_acquisition@mfs.com 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.
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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 talent_acquisition@mfs.com 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.