Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Global Legal

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 $962 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $376.9 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2025) 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 has opened a new office in Mumbai, India in June 2023.

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.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

Job Posting Description

Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Global Legal

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

Role Summary

The Company Secretary Apprentice will support RIIV India and company secretarial teams with corporate governance, statutory compliance, entity management, and board/committee administration. The role offers hands-on India co-sec experience, along with exposure to global co-sec matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have completed or be appearing for the ICSI Professional Programme and should be seeking to complete the mandatory 12-month practical training requirement under ICSI.

• Strong preference will be given to candidates who are pursuing or have completed a degree in Law from a recognized university.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining statutory registers, minute books, corporate records, and other company secretarial documentation.

• Support preparation of notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions, extracts, and other documents for board, committee, and shareholder meetings.

• Assist with e-filings, annual returns, event-based filings, and other submissions with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other regulators, under supervision.

• Help maintain regulatory calendars, track statutory deadlines, and coordinate timely completion of routine compliance activities.

• Support entity management activities, including collation and maintenance of director, shareholder, authorised signatory, and corporate information.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers, including auditors, consultants, lawyers, and company secretarial service providers.

• Assist with KYC, due diligence, regulatory, audit, and internal governance requests by preparing and organising relevant documentation.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong interest in company secretarial, corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations.

• Good drafting skills and ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organised documentation.

• Strong attention to detail, with a process-focused and deadline-conscious approach.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, follow up proactively, and seek guidance where required.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

• Comfortable handling confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic document management tools.

• Team player with a positive, action-oriented attitude and high degree of self-management.