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:
As a member of the Research & Development team, this position will direct and expand research across the Investment Division. Activities will include initiating, fostering, and collaborating on data-oriented research projects with other associates involved in investment research, manager research, portfolio construction and analysis, asset allocation and implementation. This position will oversee and create quantitative solutions and analysis in support of these research projects and oversee bringing these projects to fruition.
One of the key responsibilities for this role will be to support and develop our FX and futures overlay platform and research in addition to quantitative research projects across equity, fixed income, and private assets.
This position will provide material guidance to junior members of the team.
Your Core Responsibilities:
Conducting bespoke research projects on investment topics across all asset classes, strategies and security types, but especially FX and derivative research projects.
Portfolio construction research
Directing and conducting research using Python and SQL and various internal tools, databases, and systems.
Strong coding and data analytic skills.
Partnering with associates from around the Investment Division to bring research projects to completion
Your Expertise:
3-5 years of relevant experience in areas such as FX strategy research, derivatives, equity or fixed income portfolio construction, factor research, strategy backtesting, optimizations, machine learning, and coding.
Master's degree or higher preferred - Finance, Math, Computer Science or Economics preferred
CFA, or progress towards, preferred.
Understanding of quantitative portfolio management.
Programming skills in Python and SQL preferred with knowledge of production coding techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be an effective team member on projects working across the Investment Division (includes portfolio management, manager research, asset allocation and implementation).
Ability to work autonomously on a wide range of projects simultaneously while directing junior associates.
Proven ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic environment.
Russell 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
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in FX strategy, derivatives, portfolio construction, factor research, backtesting, optimizations, machine learning, and coding.
- Strong coding and data analytic skills.
- Understanding of quantitative portfolio management.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while directing junior associates and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
- Programming skills in Python and SQL with knowledge of production coding techniques.
- Master's degree or higher in Finance, Math, Computer Science, or Economics.
- CFA or progress toward CFA.
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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.
