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Valuation and Oversight Specialist

2 months ago


Boston, United States MFS Investment Management Full time
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 ROLE

Using discretion and judgment, monitors security pricing matters for the mutual funds in the daily pricing process such as the coordination of fair value, price tolerance exception reviews and price source change instructions; prepares and reviews daily and monthly reports related to the ASC 820 process for financial reporting; and compiles materials to be presented to the Valuation Committee and Fund Boards.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Compile and review daily results of single-issuer and multi-issuer fair valuations. Use judgment and market information to identify and research issues requiring further investigation.
  • Identify daily pricing functions including coordination of price tolerance exception reviews and oversight of ASC 820 reporting to ensure proper categorization of securities
  • Coordinate and confirm any security price source changes between MFS Trading and the custodian banks to ensure appropriate approvals have been obtained.
  • Prepare monthly ASC 820 disclosure templates to ensure proper categorization of market values of securities to be used in the preparation of the funds' financial reports.
  • Prepare reports to be used in the materials presented to the Valuation Committee and the Funds Boards of Directors.
  • Resolve nightly pricing issues with the custodian banks including open prices, price tolerance breaks, and pricing vendor coverage issues.
  • Communicate fair value prices to the custodians, maintain lists of fair valued securities, obtain updates from Investment Personnel as appropriate, and review the custodian banks processes to ensure correct pricing on designated securities.
  • Monitors the significant event triggers and communicates internally, and to the custodian banks whether fair value will be implemented based on trigger levels.
  • Review and confirm the nightly swing determination with the applicable custodians.
  • Originate and update procedures for assigned tasks as required.
  • Perform other related assignments as required.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
  • Bachelor's degree preferably with a concentration in accounting or other related financial discipline or equivalent in on-the-job work experience in the mutual fund or securities industry.
  • 0-2+ years experience in fund accounting; or administrative and operational areas of the investment advisor or securities firm; or servicing mutual funds at an auditing firm or custodian bank.
  • Experience working in a diverse environment where production, controls, and daily deadlines are required.
  • Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently.
  • Proficient microcomputer skills and knowledge of spreadsheet and database software
  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is preferred.
  • 0-2+ years experience preferably specific experience in mutual fund pricing and security valuation.


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:
  • Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
  • Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
  • Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
  • Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
  • Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

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 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. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision , linked for your reference.