Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Global Operations

russell; Mumbai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Investments in Mumbai offers a Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship in Global Operations. The 12-month program blends theory with on-the-job training, exposing you to trade processing across equity, fixed income, ETD, OTC derivatives, and FX.

You will collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders, gaining practical experience in settlements, trade confirmations, and recapture processes while learning regulatory requirements such as MiFID II and CSDR in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business administration.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor communication.
• Strong teamwork and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams (portfolio managers, analysts, traders) and external partners (custodians, counterparties & brokers) to ensure seamless communication and resolution of operational issues.
• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for a wide range of products, including equity, fixed income, ETD, OTC derivatives, and foreign exchange, ensuring accurate and timely processing of trade settlements, confirmations, and settlements.
• Manage commission recapture processes, ensuring all opportunities are identified and implemented to improve operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as MIFID II and CSDR. Monitor and implement processes to meet regulatory requirements for trade reporting, settlement discipline, and collateral management.
• Ensure Day-to-day operational responsibilities are managed, coordinated, and delivered to the core business clients.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalade, mitigate, and resolve operational risk.
• Evaluate and improve existing operational processes and maintaining up-to-date procedures to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and support regulatory requirements and business initiatives.
• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

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 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 $964 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $381.8 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 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:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams (portfolio managers, analysts, traders) and external partners (custodians, counterparties & brokers) to ensure seamless communication and resolution of operational issues.
• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for a wide range of products, including equity, fixed income, ETD, OTC derivatives, and foreign exchange, ensuring accurate and timely processing of trade settlements, confirmations, and settlements.
• Manage commission recapture processes, ensuring all opportunities are identified and implemented to improve operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations such as MIFID II and CSDR. Monitor and implement processes to meet regulatory requirements for trade reporting, settlement discipline, and collateral management.
• Ensure Day-to-day operational responsibilities are managed, coordinated, and delivered to the core business clients.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, **escalate**, **mitigate**, and resolve operational risk.
• Evaluate and improve existing operational processes and maintaining up-to-date procedures to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and support regulatory requirements and business initiatives.
• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business administration.
• Strong individual contributor and team player in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments under short deadlines.
• Ability to identify potential issues, promote efficient resolution, set and pursue goals, and demonstrate a commitment to organizational success.
• Excellent communication skills, understanding how to tailor communication style to the situation at hand.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Excel

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