Graduate Trainee, Global Operations

Business Unit:
Global Operations

Reporting To:
Manager, Global Operations

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 88-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 has over $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2023) and $302.7 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). 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 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.

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**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 be a graduate or diploma holder in Science, Engineering, Humanities and Commerce- Should not be self-employed- Should not be enrolled under other government-funded programs-
- Should not be registered on EPF/ ESIC Portal

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.- 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

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