Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a communications professional who combines analytical rigor with creative flair. This role will help develop and execute a global internal communications strategy that keeps employees across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, and Mumbai informed, engaged, and aligned with the firm's business priorities, culture, and values. The ideal candidate is a proactive, intellectually curious communicator who thrives in a collaborative, global environment and is eager to learn about our business, our clients, and the asset management industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Communications Support: Collaborate on global internal communications initiatives, helping to develop and execute communications plans that align with business goals while partnering closely with regional teams and external communications colleagues to ensure consistent, integrated messaging.
Content Development: Write and edit a range of content, including employee announcements, FAQs, intranet content, and web content that informs employees and strengthens the firm's reputation.
Global Town Halls: Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of global town halls, partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop agendas, messaging and supporting materials, while managing the technology and production required for a seamless global broadcast.
Channel Management: Help manage internal communication channels, including the intranet, email newsletters, videos, collaboration platforms, and digital signage, ensuring content is timely, engaging, and accessible.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Build strong relationships with colleagues across Human Resources, Marketing, Legal, Compliance, regional communications teams, and business leaders to develop and deliver timely, consistent communications that support strategic priorities and align with the firm's broader messaging.
Research and Trend Monitoring: Keep abreast of industry trends and the competitive landscape to identify opportunities for internal engagement. Prepare analyses that support business objectives and keep the team informed of relevant market developments.
Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze the effectiveness of internal communications and employee engagement initiatives, compiling regular reports that measure impact, identify trends, and inform future communications strategies.
Qualifications
Experience: 2–4 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or PR, preferably in financial services or asset management. Previous PR agency experience is a plus, as is experience supporting global organizations or working across multiple regions.
Communication Skills: Proven ability to develop and execute internal communications strategies, with a track record of delivering clear, engaging messaging that informs, aligns, and inspires employees. Experience collaborating across regions and partnering with internal and external communications teams is preferred.
Judgment and Collaboration: Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Execution and Organization: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or a related writing-intensive discipline is preferred.
Tools and Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
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 OpportunityRussell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), 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.
Skills Required
- 2-4 years of experience in corporate communications, internal communications, or PR
- Proven ability to develop and execute internal communications strategies
- Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion handling sensitive information
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
- Experience collaborating across regions and partnering with internal and external communications teams
- Experience in financial services or asset management (preferred)
- Previous PR agency experience (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Business, Journalism, English, or related writing-intensive discipline (preferred)
Russell Investments Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off starts at 20 days of vacation in year one (rising to 25 after four years) plus 10 paid holidays and nine sick days, which provides substantial leave coverage. Backup childcare and other leave supports add practical flexibility for life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) company match up to 5% of eligible base salary, alongside access to select Russell Investments funds, offers a meaningful foundation for long‑term savings. This structure provides clear, predictable retirement support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Comprehensive medical coverage, employer HSA contributions, a Lifestyle Spending Account, and Modern Health access (10 counseling and 10 coaching sessions per year) strengthen overall wellbeing. These elements enhance total‑compensation value beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Russell Investments is a leading outsourced CIO (OCIO) 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 87-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 the world’s sixth-largest investment adviser, with $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of June 30, 2022) and $288.3 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2023) for clients in 32 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 19 cities around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, and Shanghai.
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