Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Finance & Accounting

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.

Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Finance & Accounting

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

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance & Accounting Apprentice. In this versatile role, you will work across a broad spectrum of corporate finance activities. Under the guidance of the Director of Finance, you will learn and assist with a mix of day-to-day global accounting operations and strategic, one-time development projects.

Core Responsibilities & Learning Areas

The apprentice will work across multiple finance streams, performing a mix of the following supportive activities:

• Financial Operations Support: Gain hands-on exposure across the corporate accounting lifecycle. You will learn and assist with processes around vendor payments, client billing, revenue recognition, expense accruals, general ledger reconciliations, global consolidation, and the month-end closing process.

• Cross-Border and Cross-Functional Coordination: Interact with connected functions and international stakeholders under guidance, to improvise information flow, gain business context, and /or ensure accurate operational responses.

• Process Automation Assistance: Support finance transformation projects by helping to identify manual bottlenecks in financial workflows, ideations, documentation and assisting with basic project tracking.

• System Upgrades & UAT: Assist in system upgrades efforts by participating in structured User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and basic data validation.

• Ad-Hoc Analytics & Tasks: Provide data-driven analytical support under supervision, helping to gather information and coordinate tasks across different finance streams.

• Audit & Compliance Documentation: Assist in compiling required files, organizing documentation, and supporting team members during internal and external global audit reviews.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field (B.Com / M.Com / MBA Finance / CA-Intermediate).

• Technical: Strong foundation in core accounting rules and principles with an eagerness to learn how they apply to real-world scenarios; foundational knowledge of MS Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

• Mindset: Agile, analytical, and comfortable learning both routine tasks and special projects. Must possess a disciplined approach to deadlines and team commitments, balanced with a fun-loving, collaborative attitude.

• Communication: Good verbal and written English skills, essential for learning how to collaborate with global onshore stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive, 360-degree visibility into the finance engine of a leading global investment management organization.

• Direct mentorship and steady guidance from seasoned finance leadership within a growing GCC ecosystem.

• Practical, foundational experience with institutional-grade financial systems and transformation projects.