Director, Head of Infrastructure, India

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.

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Russell Investments is seeking an experienced IT infrastructure leader to serve as Director – IT Infrastructure, Mumbai, acting as the Regional Head for infrastructure operations in India. Reporting to the Global Head of Infrastructure, this role will be accountable for the delivery, reliability, and modernization of the firm’s infrastructure in Mumbai while ensuring alignment with global standards and contributing regional insights to enterprise initiatives.

This leader will oversee a regional team supporting global operations, partner with global counterparts, and ensure the Mumbai hub delivers secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure. The role offers significant leadership opportunity with high visibility within India and strong connection to enterprise-level transformation programs.

Executive Visibility & Growth

• Reports directly to the Global Head of Infrastructure.

• Serves as a critical member of the Mumbai leadership team.

• Provides regional perspective into global forums when required.

• Opportunity to shape the technology foundation of a key global delivery hub and grow into broader regional or global leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Strategy & Alignment

• Own and execute the Mumbai infrastructure roadmap, ensuring alignment with global strategy and standards.

• Provide regional insights and feedback into enterprise-wide infrastructure initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and grow a high-performing regional team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across engineering, operations, and support.

• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and reliability within the region.

Cloud & Platform Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting Mumbai and global business functions.

• Champion automation, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and containerization (Kubernetes, GitLab).

Reliability, Resilience & Security

• Ensure 24x7 reliability, performance, and security of systems supporting trading, analytics, and enterprise operations.

• Lead regional DR/BCP testing, audit readiness, and compliance controls.

• Partner with cybersecurity and risk teams to meet SOX, GDPR, and India-specific regulatory requirements.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage regional vendor and service provider relationships, ensuring SLAs meet business needs.

• Optimize regional infrastructure spend and support contract negotiations in collaboration with global procurement.

Modernization & Efficiency

• Drive regional modernization initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve operational efficiency.

• Ensure Mumbai infrastructure integrates seamlessly into global platforms and transformation programs.

Business and Strategic Impact

This role ensures Mumbai’s infrastructure estate operates at enterprise-grade reliability and security, enabling:

• Real-time trading systems and low-latency market data

• Secure client reporting and digital servicing platforms

• Critical business applications supporting global operations

By delivering robust and modernized infrastructure, the Mumbai Regional Head will ensure Russell Investments’ India hub continues to scale, meet regulatory obligations, and serve as a foundation for global business success.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.

• 15+ years of IT infrastructure experience with 5+ years in leadership roles managing regional or large-scale teams.

• Experience leading offshore or shared service delivery teams is strongly preferred.

• Strong expertise in:

• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments

• Virtualization (VMware) and Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto)

• Automation & DevOps tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, GitLab)

• Proven experience in regulated industries, preferably financial services.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, and audit frameworks including India-specific requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills across global teams.