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Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Intern

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 internship experience provides participants with a meaningful, relevant work experience as part of their academic studies. In 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

At the conclusion of this position, interns will have increased their knowledge of investing, the mutual fund industry, employee engagement, and a firm understanding of how information technology (IT) works at an asset manager.

The MFS Summer Internship program is a 10-12-week program, starting June 3rd and ending on August 8th. 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 2026).

MFS is a hybrid work environment (with two remote days and three on-site days) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

About the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) Intern:

The Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) intern will be a resource within the Global Investment Support Intelligent Automation Program and will provide support on robotics process automation (RPA) and machine learning initiatives. They will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand business processes to define intelligent automation solutions. They will work with RPA Solutions Analysts, Machine Learning Architect, Offshore Developers and business users on the development and implementation of IPA solutions.  

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist in various types of interviews, meetings, or workshops with business unit subject matter experts to define automation solutions.

• Work with Analysists to document business processes, identify automation opportunities, define intelligent automation value proposition, reengineer process to improve automation potential and recommend RPA approach/strategy.

• Assist the Machine Learning Architect to build out models that will provide insight in anomaly detections and predictive analytics for the business stakeholders.

• Creates, edits, revises, and finalizes life cycle deliverables such as requirements specifications and solution design documents.

• Coordinates sign-off approvals by business and/or technical staff to certify successful results of milestone deliverable(s) or phase completion, including program development and deployment.

Job Requirements:

• Candidate for a bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• Demonstrated leadership.

• Interest in the financial services industry preferred

• Understanding of software development lifecycle. 

• Strong project management skills, proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to make independent decisions.

• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities as circumstances warrant.

• Knowledge with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma) a plus.

• Experience or certification with Robotic Process Automation tools (e.g., Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UiPath, Xceptor), with Automation Anywhere preferred, is a plus.

• Knowledge of machine learning modeling is a plus.

 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 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.

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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 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.