Summer 2027 Payroll Intern (June-August)

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.

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 Intern experience provides participants with a meaningful relevant work experience as part of their academic 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

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program starting June 9th 2027 and ending on August 13th 2027. 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 2028). MFS is a hybrid work environment (with 2 remote days and 3 on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

THE ROLE

Our Payroll team is integral in ensuring that all of our associates are compensated in a timely and effective manner. The intern on this team will be fully immersed on the team and responsible for critical reporting and updates that our associates rely on daily. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn more about corporate finance as well as overall exposure to the asset management industry.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Timesheet review and data entry
• Assist with reviewing payroll entries and reconciliations.
• Filing and organizing of various payroll periods.
• Monthly analysis of general ledger accounts and activity.
• Assist in quarterly performance package preparation.
• Adhoc analysis as required.
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills and self-motivated.
• Ability and willingness to handle multiple tasks within a fast-paced casual yet professional environment

Hourly Pay Rate: $21.00-$25.00

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability please contact MFS at or email 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.

#LI-HYBRID

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 or email 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.