Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Finance - FP&A

Reporting To: Manager, FP&A

Shift: EMEA (1:30 pm - 10:30 pm IST) (India) About Russell Investments, Mumbai:  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 Description: 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.

Responsibilities Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and reports to support business decision.

Invoice Processing: Manage the end-to-end invoice lifecycle, including verification, approval routing, maintaining accuracy and timely processing.

Reconciliations: Perform regular account reconciliations to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and ensure the integrity of financial data across various ledgers.

Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks, ensuring alignment with business objectives and providing accurate financial projections for management.

Accruals: Prepare, review, and maintain monthly accruals to ensure expenses are accurately recorded in the appropriate accounting period, supporting timely and accurate financial reporting.

Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed variance analysis to compare actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for management.

Candidate Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (B.com), Accounting & Finance (B.A.F), MBA, CFA or CA

Highly Motivated Self-Starter: Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn quickly, adapting effectively to new challenges without needing constant supervision.

Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits excellent organizational abilities and actively listens, fostering clear and effective communication within teams and with stakeholders.

Detail-Oriented & Accurate: Maintains a high level of precision in all tasks, ensuring thoroughness and quality in work output while staying focused and driven to meet goals.

Effective Multi-Tasker: Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.