Russell Investments
Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Junior Marketing Specialist
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:
Graduate Trainee/Apprenticeship – Global Marketing
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.
About the Role
Are you creative, curious, and eager to build a career in marketing? Russell Investments is seeking a Graduate Trainee – Junior Marketing Specialist as part of our Graduate Trainee Program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of marketing initiatives while working alongside experienced marketing professionals.
Reporting to the Sr. Marketing Specialist, you will contribute fresh ideas, support marketing specialist tasks and projects, and develop practical skills across collateral creation, campaign execution, marketing operations, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about marketing, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Job Summary
The Graduate Trainee – Junior Marketing Specialist will support the Channel Marketing, Marketing Specialists and Brand and Creative teams in the creation, maintenance, and delivery of marketing materials. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to develop expertise in marketing production, content execution, brand management, and campaign support.
The trainee will work closely with channel marketing and creative teams to ensure marketing materials are accurate, visually appealing, and aligned with brand standards.
Responsibilities
Assist in creating and updating marketing collateral including brochures, presentations, flyers, digital assets, and campaign materials.
Update marketing documents and templates using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF tools and in some case, InDesign.
Support the creation of charts, infographics, and visual content for marketing initiatives.
Assist with content formatting, proofreading, and quality assurance reviews.
Ensure marketing materials comply with brand guidelines and approved templates.
Support campaign execution and project coordination activities.
Maintain marketing asset libraries and file management systems.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver marketing materials within agreed timelines.
Learn marketing production processes, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
Recent graduate or up to 1 year of relevant experience (including internships or academic projects).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint and Word.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in marketing, branding, and content production.
Preferred Qualifications
Internship experience in marketing, communications, design, or related functions.
Familiarity with digital marketing and social media platforms.
Experience using Canva, Adobe Express, or similar creative tools.
Interest in financial services and investment management marketing.
Portfolio showcasing academic, personal, or internship work is highly desirable.
To know more about Russell Investments visit us at: https://russellinvestments.com
