Associate Manager, Global Operations

Business Unit:Global Operations

Reporting To:Manager, Global Operations

Shift:US/Seattle (8:30 pm - 5:30 am 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 88-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 has over $1 trillion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2023) and $302.7 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2024). 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 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:

This pivotal role involves overseeing Investment and Data Operations functions, providing vital support to the team and ensuring seamless operations. As a key representative of Global Operations & Data team, the individual will contribute to successful outcomes for internal and external clients.

Years of Experience:

Minimum 6-7 years of experience in the financial services industry.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and team management experience preferred.

• Adaptable and well-organised self-starter capable of analysing information and supporting the team.

• Effective communication of complex technical details to various management levels.

• Proficient in MS Office, adept at managing substantial email correspondence.

• Problem-solving ability and strong global business acumen skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead core functions: data, trade, portfolio, and product operations.

• Ensure day-to-day operational responsibilities are efficiently managed and delivered to core business clients.

• Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve operational risks collaboratively.

• Drive continuous growth and development of Investments and Data Operations Teams.

• Foster an environment conducive to tech-enabled integration, innovation, and change.

• Maintain successful relationships with business leaders across the Global Operations Organisation.

• Document and inventory all processes meticulously.

• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive company data.

• Exhibit exemplary conduct, aligning with the organisation’s Code of Conduct.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience with vendor products such as Omgeo CTM, SWIFT, Markit, Bloomberg preferred.

• Team management experience.

Core Values:

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, fostering collaboration at all management levels.

• Exceptional organizational skills, adapting to shifting priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Proactive problem-solving approach with robust judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• Resourceful and collaborative team-player with the ability to work independently and exhibit initiative.

• Embody a customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.

• Forward-looking thinker, actively seeking opportunities and embracing continuous learning.

• Exercise discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.

• Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigour.

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