Graduate Trainee, Fund Services

Business Unit:

Global Operations

Reporting To:

Director, Global Fund Services

Shift:

EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST) (India)

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 89-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 $906 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2024) and $331.9 billion in assets under management (as of March 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:

Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Fund Services

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting, valuation and reporting for retail and institutional mutual funds, private equity and private real estate funds, and hedge funds for all RI funds globally.
• Monitoring fund compliance and reporting.
• Expense budget creation and invoice payments to various vendors.
• Unit reconciliation and trade oversight.

Candidate Requirements

• Candidate has cleared IPCC examinations and should have 1 year of practical training period left in their CA articleship
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task.
• Assertive, self-motivated, self-directed.
• Communication skills include an ability to listen carefully, ask questions, and lead discussions.
• Ability to use solid judgment on oversight and quality review of projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and strong desire to achieve results.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Technology skills required include ability to work with PC applications (spreadsheets, databases) and general understanding of information technology and capabilities in the area of software, hardware, LAN administration and operating systems.

To know more about Russell Investments visit us at: https://russellinvestments.com