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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 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 $962 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $376.9 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2025) 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 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 part of the team based out of Goregaon (East) and contribute to the foundation and culture of the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world.

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

Job Description:

Apprenticeship is a 12-month program that will provide 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.

We are seeking an Apprentice to support the firm’s investment governance process. This role focuses on the assessment, review, and approval of new products, services, and change events across the firm’s global investment management and brokerage businesses across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

- Support end-to-end governance of new products, services, and change events
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews with stakeholders including portfolio management, trading, operations, risk, compliance, legal, and technology
- Facilitate assessment of operational readiness, risks, and controls for new initiatives
- Track and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and approvals
- Prepare governance materials and documentation for internal committees and stakeholders
- Identify potential risks or gaps and escalate issues as needed
- Maintain strong communication across teams to ensure alignment and transparency

Qualifications

- Basic understanding of financial products such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, and foreign exchange
- Familiarity with investment processes, trading workflows, or investment reporting is a plus
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred