THE ROLE

MFS is seeking a Fixed Income ETF Capital Market Analyst to assist with the buildout of investment and trading capabilities for the firms ETF business. This individual will play a pivotal role ensuring overall ETF investment and trading health, supporting ETF client engagement and managing strategic external relationships across the ETF capital markets ecosystem.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• This individual will work closely with the firm's portfolio managers and traders to ensure efficient execution of the firms trading strategies and investment process.
• Responsible for coordinating custom and negotiated basket transactions with ETF market participants and the firm's fixed income and equity investment teams.

• Assist with the buildout of investments and trading capabilities and process; coordination of invest, trade, create and redeem activities; internal and external oversight and monitoring procedures.
• Manage external partnerships and relationships across the ETF capital markets ecosystem, including Authorized Participants (APs), Market Makers, Exchanges, third-party technology and data vendors.
• Coordinate with investment teams on ETF portfolio management and basket creation/redemption.
• Coordinate with internal and external trading teams on efficient liquidity management and trading practices.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including distribution teams, on internal ETF education efforts.
• Create internal ETF Capital Markets KPIs, market commentary and business communications for internal distribution; contribute to the production of relevant markets and business external communications.
• Represent MFS ETFs at industry conferences and events, including for the purpose of guiding MFS on market structure and liquidity evolution.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Direct experience in ETF Capital Markets and fixed income as an asset class.
• Experience facilitating and coordinating fixed income negotiated baskets
• Deep ETF subject matter expertise in portfolio management, trading and market structure.
• Strong industry relationships with the ETF capital markets ecosystem.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment.
• Experience in Bloomberg BSKT, Charles River and Fund Connect a plus.