Graduate Trainee

Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 90-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm is “Top 12 Ranked Consultant (2009-2024)” in P&I survey 2024 with $1,013 billion in assets under advisement (as of June 30, 2026) and $417.5 billion in assets under management (as of June 30, 2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Mumbai.

Joining our Mumbai office means becoming part of a globally connected team where associates collaborate across functions, geographies, and time zones to support the work of a globally recognized asset management firm. Based in Goregaon (East), you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues around the world, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and build your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to support collaboration across global time zones.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Global Operations

Apprenticeship is a 12-month program that will provide a comprehensive learning experience, blending theoretical knowledge with on-the-job training. Over the 12-month period, apprentices at Russell Investments will gain valuable exposure to industry while developing essential soft skills and acclimating to a professional corporate environment.

Eligibility

• Should not be self-employed
• Should not be enrolled under other government-funded programs
• Should not be practicing professionally at the time of application
• Should not be registered on EPF/ ESIC Portal
• Should not have completed their education from a foreign university

Apprentices who enroll should have their Aadhaar seeded with their personal mobile number and personal email address. This is a mandate.

About Russell Investments, Mumbai

Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 87-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm is the world’s sixth-largest investment adviser, with $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of June 30, 2022) and $288.3 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2023) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai – and has opened a new office in Mumbai, India in June 2023.

Joining the new Mumbai office is an incredible opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders to support the technology and infrastructure that drives the investment and trading processes of a globally recognized asset management firm. Be one of the first to join this new team based out of Goregaon (East) in Mumbai and be a part of creating the foundation and culture for the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates 5-days a week from Monday to Friday with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world.

For more information, please visit www.russellinvestments.com.

Role Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring timely delivery of Financial Statements as per US GAAP, AICPA and SEC, knowledge of regulatory reports including N-Port and providing audit support.

Qualifications

• CA, CPA or similar preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Ensure preparation of Annual, Semi-Annual and Quarterly financial reports for ’40 Act funds (Russell Investment Company and Russell Investment Funds) is done in a timely manner with good quality
• Annual reporting for institutional funds (Russell Trust Company and Russell Institutional Funds LLC) and
• Oversee, coordinate and execute the planning, organizing, training and leadership necessary to achieve stated goals. Be a link between the staff and management.
• This position involves working with other teams within and outside of Fund Administration to complete a range of routine, project-based and ad-hoc deliverables for Russell’s fund products.
• Posting of periodic journal entries, partnership accounting/allocations and preparation of various disclosures for alternative investment funds.
• Engage with the Funds’ custodians, internal groups, external auditors and other key stakeholders to coordinate reporting cycles.
• Participate in projects which promote and lead to a streamlined financial operating environment.
• Evaluate and document policies, procedures and internal controls related to various aspects of the financial reporting process.
• Work directly with external service and data providers, external auditors and multiple groups within Russell to support a wide range of financial projects in support of the funds.
• Preparation and review of internal reports, sub-schedules and calculations which support the overall financial statement process for traditional funds.

Candidate Requirements

• Good knowledge of US GAAP, the Investment Company Act of 1940, U.S. Internal Revenue Code, CFTC Rules, ERISA and UCITS a plus.
• Understanding of Fund Accounting for mutual funds, commingled funds, LLC funds and private equity funds and working knowledge of the ERISA regulations, Investment Company Act of 1940, Exchange Acts of 1933 and 1934.
• Ability to interpret accounting/financial information and understand how it may impact the Funds’ financial statements, notes to financial statements and other disclosures.
• Extensive knowledge of investment products and securities, including complex derivative instruments such as swaps, futures, and options.
• Working knowledge of the relationships and interactions between investment managers and administrators/custodians/transfer agents.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of SQL and VBA.
• Knowledge/Experience with Confluence ASP Reporting System.
• Ability to create, refine and maintain policies and desk procedures related to the Funds’ processes. Experience with 38a-1 requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley testing.

Core Values

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively on behalf of Fund Administration Management with Vendors, Auditors, business units and other key stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a highly functioning team, open to new ideas and disciplines.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure with minimal supervision to meet cyclical regulatory and internal deadlines; demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze complex issues, research solutions, prioritize workload and bring regulatory testing issues to resolution.
• Very strong tools-based knowledge including Excel, Access and other applicable applications in a LAN based environment.
• Have a mindset of improving processes with data and workflow automation.
• Ability to communicate complex technical details to all levels of management.
• Must be proficient in MS Office and manage large volumes of email correspondence.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.

Visit us: https://russellinvestments.com/us/careers