Reporting To:

Director, Head of Sales & Marketing Tech

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

Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate AI Project Apprentice/Coordinator to support the delivery of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI initiatives across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about technology, AI, and project management. The role will involve working with business stakeholders, technology teams, data teams, and vendors to coordinate project activities, track progress, manage documentation, and support successful delivery of AI initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating AI and technology projects.

• Track project milestones, risks, actions, and dependencies.

• Prepare project status reports and presentations for stakeholders.

• Schedule and facilitate project meetings and workshops.

• Coordinate with business and technology teams to gather requirements.

• Maintain project documentation and governance artifacts.

• Support testing, deployment, and change management activities.

• Assist with vendor coordination and follow-up activities.

• Learn and build knowledge of AI, Generative AI, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and emerging technologies.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

• Exposure to Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.

• Basic understanding of AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI concepts.

• Certifications such as Scrum Fundamentals, CAPM, or AI Fundamentals are a plus.