The Global Strategic Accounts Intern participant is an integral part of the Global Strategic Accounts Team and MFS Sales Distribution. Projects and tasks assigned provide tremendous educational exposure on MFS and financial services industry. This position offers a great opportunity for someone looking to get started in the industry. The Global Strategic Accounts Intern will assist all areas of the department including client dealer relationships; product distribution; data analytics; event planning and marketing. In addition, gain a fundamental understanding of the financial services industry by working with numerous stakeholders of the organization. The environment is fast paced, dynamic, fun and engaging.
What you'd do
Creates, oversees, & maintains sales and marketing related information on assigned firms (i.e. daily, monthly, and quarterly sales reporting using our CRM)
Help coordinate events on behalf of the department for global, national, regional and in house functions. (i.e. luncheon and dinners, securing speakers, ordering literature, other logistical concerns as requested)
Gain exposure to different departments within MFS such as: marketing, sales, event management, portfolio management and Senior Executives
Develop a foundation of understanding for the financial services industry
Further strengthen public speaking skills by presenting an MFS sales pitch among your peers and management for evaluation and constructive criticism
Research industry and market related topics and opportunity to present findings to the team
Opportunity to attend local client meetings and conferences to gain a better understanding of the relationship between MFS and our partner firms
Help maintain and edit inter-department literature (i.e. platform and literature grids)
Project based work with MFD Distribution Risk & Regulatory team
What they want
Demonstrates desire to pursue a career in the Financial Services industry (sales, marketing, operations or investment related).
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, experience preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
Strong public speaking skill
Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills