Graduate Trainee (Apprentice), Global Technology

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 $964 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $381.8 billion in assets under management (as of March 31, 2026) 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 Mumbai. Joining our Mumbai office means becoming part of a globally connected team where associates collaborate across functions, geographies, and time zones to support the work of a globally recognized asset management firm. Based in Goregaon (East), you will have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues around the world, contribute to meaningful initiatives, and build your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to support collaboration across global time zones. 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 Role Summary Every day, we seek to improve financial security for people. Joining our Global Technology team means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive group that believes the work we do matters to our clients and investors. We are looking for a motivated Graduate Software Developer to contribute to the development and support of full-stack applications and services. The successful candidate will gain experience across user interfaces, .NET services, Web APIs, databases, reporting solutions, and data visualizations. Working with experienced developers, business partners, and investment professionals, the individual will initially deliver well-defined assignments with guidance and progressively assume greater technical ownership. The role is designed to develop the technical, business, and collaborative capabilities required to independently deliver increasingly complex solutions over the first two to three years. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or a related engineering or technology discipline. Foundational knowledge or project-based experience with .NET Core or modern .NET, .NET Framework, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, service-oriented architecture, Web APIs, ASP.NET MVC, and Angular or React. Foundational knowledge of relational databases, SQL queries, and database-design principles. Familiarity with Git, Agile development practices, and Software Development Life Cycle principles. Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous delivery concepts. Familiarity with reporting and data-visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI is preferred. Familiarity with connecting reports or dashboards to SQL-based data sources is advantageous. Interest in learning and responsibly using firm-approved AI-assisted development tools for coding, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and code improvement. Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships. CFA Investment Foundations certification, relevant coursework, or demonstrated interest in financial markets is preferred but not required. Responsibilities Contribute to the analysis, design, development, testing, debugging, and documentation of software applications and services. Write maintainable, testable, reusable, and appropriately documented code using established standards and Agile development practices. Develop and enhance solutions using C#, .NET, ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs, SQL, JavaScript, and Angular or React. Work across user-interface, web, middle-tier, API, database, and reporting layers. Implement well-defined features in existing applications and assist in developing prototypes and new software solutions.