Associate Analyst, Paraplanner

Russell Investments; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments in Mumbai is seeking a Paraplanning Assistant to support the UK-based paraplanning team, focusing on UK pensions, investments, and protection products.

You will collate data, prepare product research, and compile client-facing summaries, with full training provided on UK tax, regulation, and related exams. This role offers growth within a global asset management firm and collaborative cross-time-zone work.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years UK financial services experience including pensions, investments and protection.
• Proficient with financial research software and data analysis.
• Paraplanning experience in the UK market preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collation (via email/telephone) of UK pension and investment product data for analysis
• Preparation of product research to support financial recommendations
• Compile client facing research summary document to include the accurate presentation of data
• New business document preparation
• Financial report preparation
• Business submission via online portals
• Updating workflow management systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

UK financial services experience

Paraplanning experience

Strong attention to detail

Tools

Selectapension

Synaptics

Defaqto

FE Analytics

Morningstar Workstation

Job description

Reporting To: Assistant Manager, Paraplanner 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 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.

Job Description

About The Adviser Support Hub (TASH) and associated companies The Adviser Support Hub Ltd (TASH) is a subsidiary of the On-Line Partnership Group Limited (OPGL), who are owned by Russell Investments Services Limited. Job description The Adviser Support Hub Ltd is a UK based financial services business providing a range of outsourced administration support services to the UK Independent Financial Adviser market. TASH’s primary service is Paraplanning support (collation of financial product data to enable the research of financial products, investment fund strategies, and preparation of financial suitability reports) to clients of Independent Financial Advisers across the UK.

As a Mumbai based Paraplanning Assistant you will be focused on supporting the UK based Paraplanning team in the following areas of their work:

Areas of Work

• UK Pensions (PPPs, SIPPs, GPPs, EPPs, Occupational).
• UK Investments (ISAs, Bonds, Collectives, VCT, EIS).
• UK Protection products (LTA, PHI, GLA, PMI).
• UK Taxation (IHT, Corporate, Personal).

Candidate Requirements

• Preferably have 1-2 years’ experience of the UK financial services market to include UK pensions, investments and protection products
• I.T. literate and ideally have some working knowledge of one or more of the following research software systems: Selectapension, Synaptics, Defaqto, FE Analytics and Morningstar Workstation (although training will be provided)
• Preferably have paraplanning experience within the UK market
• Are motivated for a career within the financial services industry
• Are a strong organiser with the ability to prioritise and have a positive self-motivated attitude
• Have a keen eye for detail and a solid grasp of UK grammar
• Can speak clear and fluent English
• Enjoy working within a team or at times as an individual whilst managing your own workflow and tasks independently and efficiently
• Are willing to keep up to date with UK based technical, taxation, legislation, product and provider changes

Responsibilities

• Collation (via email/telephone) of UK pension and investment product data for analysis
• Preparation of product research to support financial recommendations
• Compile client facing research summary document to include the accurate presentation of data
• New business document preparation
• Financial report preparation
• Business submission via online portals
• Updating workflow management systems
• Other duties as assigned

Full training on all relevant product and research software systems will be provided to you by the UK based Paraplanning team, who will also be available to assist with any queries that you may have.

Career Opportunity

It is the company’s intention to support successful candidates through a series (6 x RO exams) of UK based financial planning exams accredited to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), which will achieve a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning: RO1 Financial services, regulation, and ethics RO2 Investment principles and risk RO3 Personal Taxation RO4 Pensions and retirement planning RO5 Financial protection RO6 Financial planning practice

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $381 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/2026) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world. Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.