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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 89-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 $906 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2024) and $331.9 billion in assets under management (as of March 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:

The role of the Investment Content Writer is to provide globally accessible analysis and reporting communications to Russell Investment’s multiple client bases. This role reports to the Associate Director, Head of EMEA Investment Content Writing and includes a range of key tasks essential to the smooth and effective running of reporting and communications in the European business. The Investment Content Writer will sit in a small team of investment communications specialists.

The role of the Investment Content Writer is an integral component of our move towards improving our investment writing model. The Investment Content Writer will utilise their understanding of financial markets and develop an in-depth knowledge of Russell's fund ranges to produce engaging written materials. The writer will produce coherent, concise investment commentaries on a range of asset classes to schedule. This will involve analyzing complex data, liaising closely with the Portfolio Managers and Analysts in the Investment Division and keeping up-to-date with news of what is happening in the markets and Russell funds for which they are responsible. They will be the point of contact for designated asset classes and will be asked to produce reports, marketing materials and communications on other asset classes from time to time.

The role will also require close liaison with Russell’s investment division, sales teams, client service and marketing.

The incumbent of this position is prohibited from performing any regulated role.

Responsibilities:

• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct across the business
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct
• Produce coherent, concise investment commentaries on a range of asset classes. This will involve analysing complex data, liaising closely with the Portfolio Managers and Analysts in the Investment Division and keeping up-to-date with news of what is happening in the markets and Russell funds for which they are responsible. They will be the point of contact for designated asset classes and will be asked to produce reports, marketing materials and communications on other asset classes from time to time.
• Write scheduled collateral including Monthly and Quarterly Fund reports, Market commentaries, Interim Audit reports and Fund change communications.
• Take responsibility for other regular investment content relating to his/her asset class that is included in Russell's regular or ad hoc investment communications and write ad hoc pieces about markets and other significant events on request. Contribute to new business initiatives when required.
• Assist in building & maintaining strong relationships with key external stakeholders in the Investment Division, marketing professionals, client service and sales teams. Attend regular investment meetings and communicate themes for sales and marketing purposes

Candidate Requirements:

• Educated to degree level, preferably in business, finance, communications, economics or similar.
• Minimum 2-4 years of relevant investment writing or proven financial journalistic skills
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment funds and financial products
• Strong communication skills (oral and written). Ability to effectively communicate effectively with a range of audiences and through different mediums.
• Excellent research skills and ability to interpret statistical information to support written statements.
• Strong writing skills, excellent communication and relationship building skills and the ability to create high quality content from scratch under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven understanding of investment funds, financial products and the global economic environment.
• Uncovers and meets the needs of both internal and external clients
• Acts with urgency and works hard to address client demands
• Effectively manages client expectations and delivers value-added collateral.
• Proficiency at prioritisation, proven experience with managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to operate under scheduled deadlines.
• A team player with proven ability to build strong and productive relationships – adaptable, reliable with a strong ‘can do attitude’.