Associate Implementation Portfolio Manager

Russell Investments; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health & retirement

CFA sponsorship

Cross-functional training

Tech training funding

Job summary

Russell Investments is seeking bright, driven candidates to join our portfolio management team and build a rewarding investment management career. You will work side-by-side with portfolio managers across our global financial services business and learn from the best.

Responsibilities include implementing day-to-day fund decisions, managing cash flows, adjusting exposures, and creating trade instructions to execute accurately and timely. Strong Excel skills and a passion for markets are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Passion for global financial markets, portfolio management, analytics, and execution strategies.
• Basic statistical knowledge and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Critical-thinking, problem-solving, and self-initiative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse team members.
• Project-management ability and proactivity in establishing relationships and driving solutions.
• Capability to prioritize work under pressure and manage simultaneous projects.
• High tolerance of change, complexity, volatility, and unpredictable market conditions.
• Positive attitude and dedication to peer support.

Responsibilities

• Implement day‑to‑day fund portfolio manager decisions and fund activity.
• Assist in daily management of fund cash flows and determine optimal implementation strategies.
• Adjust daily exposures and ensure timely execution in accordance with policies set by the Head of Portfolio Implementation.
• Create and submit trade instructions, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Contribute to strategy development and implementation for portfolios to generate superior performance.
• Manage coordination of fund transition events, including manager changes and fund launches.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to establish and manage implementation strategies.
• Ensure efficient, risk‑controlled plans for investment process launches or changes.
• Support the Head of Portfolio Implementation in improving operational infrastructure for all asset classes, including portfolio viewing, implementation, and analytics.
• Stay informed of market events and guide portfolio managers in implementation decisions.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline

Advanced degree in related discipline

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for bright, driven, and thoughtful candidates to join our dynamic portfolio management team and build a rewarding investment management career at Russell Investments. You will work side‑by‑side with portfolio managers across our global financial services business and learn from the best.

Responsibilities

• Implement day‑to‑day fund portfolio manager decisions and fund activity.
• Assist in daily management of fund cash flows and determine optimal implementation strategies.
• Adjust daily exposures and ensure timely execution in accordance with policies set by the Head of Portfolio Implementation.
• Create and submit trade instructions, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Contribute to strategy development and implementation for portfolios to generate superior performance.
• Manage coordination of fund transition events, including manager changes and fund launches.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to establish and manage implementation strategies.
• Ensure efficient, risk‑controlled plans for investment process launches or changes.
• Support the Head of Portfolio Implementation in improving operational infrastructure for all asset classes, including portfolio viewing, implementation, and analytics.
• Stay informed of market events and guide portfolio managers in implementation decisions.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
• Passion for global financial markets, portfolio management, analytics, and execution strategies.
• Basic statistical knowledge and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Critical‑thinking, problem‑solving, and self‑initiative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work with diverse team members.
• Project‑management ability and proactivity in establishing relationships and driving solutions.
• Capability to prioritize work under pressure and manage simultaneous projects.
• High tolerance of change, complexity, volatility, and unpredictable market conditions.
• Positive attitude and dedication to peer support.

Bonus Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related investment experience or experience in the investment‑management industry.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline (business, economics, computer science, engineering, accounting, etc.).
• Baseline understanding of securities markets, derivatives, and foreign‑exchange investment strategies.
• Exposure to trading, operational, or fund environments.
• Knowledge of quantitative investment practices, such as portfolio analysis and optimization.
• Experience with Bloomberg or related data‑analysis technology.
• Basic awareness of database structures and programming languages (SQL, Python, R) or willingness to learn.
• Self‑driven learning mindset focused on improving investment performance.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Health‑care, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
• Mandatory CFA sponsorship with time‑off and financial support.
• Opportunities for cross‑functional training and networking.
• Support for technology training and emerging‑technology initiatives.

Employment Eligibility

This role is not eligible for employment‑based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by law.