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THE ROLE

The RFP role at MFS plays a critical role in supporting new business development, client retention efforts, and consultant relations inquiries by managing, writing, and coordinating high-quality, timely responses to RFPs, DDQs, and other information requests (collectively “requests”). This includes request scoping, stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and delivery oversight.

With direction from manager or senior team members, the role requires management of basic submitted requests, in addition to writing, communication, and data gathering as needed by other team members. Requests completed are reviewed by senior members throughout completion to ensure accuracy and quality.  The role supports requests on a critical point within the client journey.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• With guidance, manages basic requests using standard procedures and guidelines.

• With support from their manager, or other senior team members, is responsible for assigned requests by coordinating stakeholder input, and finalizing the required document in accordance with the established RFP procedures and requirements.

• With manager or senior team member oversight, source and consolidate firm and/or product data as requested, ensuring appropriate adherence to legal and compliance requirements.

• Partners with a senior team member to ensure final responses align with predefined procedures surrounding firm messaging, regulatory standards, and branding guidelines.

• With support from manager or senior team member prioritize work to meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with RFP team members to improve process, templates, and documentation.

• Performs procedural and system-based administrative tasks to ensure requests comply with RFP policies and procedures.

• Assume other responsibilities as required.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 0-2+ years of professional experience, preferably in asset management or working with RFPs/DDQs.

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.

• Attention to detail, request management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent deadlines with guidance.

• Moderate communication, written, editorial, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of products; Adobe Acrobat.

• Ability to adapt to new and evolving technology and processes quickly.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency.

• Open and receptive to actioning constructive feedback.

• Ability to work collaboratively and with individuals across the organization.

• Flexibility at short notice to work additional hours to fulfill their duties.

• Occasional travel may be required.

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

What we offer:

MFS Investment Management Canada is committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace. We value the diversity of people, culture and ideas. MFS Investment Management Canada’s equal opportunity and diversity practices draw upon highly talented and skilled people whose individual competencies and creativity are recognized and appreciated. We believe we must attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest individuals from all segments of the population in order to attain business objectives. We are dedicated to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise if you require accommodations, so your accessibility needs are met during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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 [email protected] 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.