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Russell Investments

Global investment management and advisory services

Analyst – Fund Administration

Financial AccountingUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • One to two years of relevant work experience.
  • Preferred qualification: CA, CPA, or similar.
  • A bachelor's degree is relevant only for candidates who have extensive experience in financial reporting under US GAAP.
  • Good knowledge of US GAAP, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, CFTC Rules, ERISA, and UCITS is a plus.
  • Understanding of fund accounting for mutual funds, commingled funds, LLC funds, and private equity funds, and working knowledge of ERISA regulations and the Investment Company Acts of 1933 and 1934.
  • Ability to interpret accounting and financial information and understand its impact on fund financial statements, notes, and other disclosures.
  • Extensive knowledge of investment products and securities, including complex derivative instruments such as swaps, futures, and options.
  • Working knowledge of relationships and interactions between investment managers and administrators, custodians, and transfer agents.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communicating on behalf of Fund Administration Management with vendors, auditors, business units, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and openness to new ideas and disciplines.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure with minimal supervision, meet cyclical regulatory and internal deadlines, and organize and prioritize multiple assignments.
  • Ability to analyze complex issues, research solutions, prioritize workload, and resolve regulatory testing issues.
  • Strong tools-based knowledge, including Excel, Access, and other applicable applications in a LAN-based environment.
  • A process-improvement mindset using data and workflow automation.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical details to all levels of management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to manage large volumes of email correspondence.
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely, high-quality preparation of annual, semi-annual, and quarterly financial reports for ’40 Act funds, including Russell Investment Company and Russell Investment Funds.
  • Prepare annual reports for institutional funds, including Russell Trust Company and Russell Institutional Funds LLC.
  • Coordinate and execute planning, organizing, training, and leadership activities necessary to achieve goals, and serve as a link between staff and management.
  • Work with internal and external teams to complete routine, project-based, and ad hoc deliverables for Russell fund products.
  • Post periodic journal entries, perform partnership accounting and allocations, and prepare disclosures for alternative investment funds.
  • Coordinate reporting cycles with fund custodians, internal groups, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
  • Participate in projects to streamline the financial operating environment.
  • Evaluate and document policies, procedures, and internal controls related to financial reporting.
  • Work with external service and data providers, external auditors, and internal groups on financial projects supporting the funds.
  • Prepare and review internal reports, sub-schedules, and calculations supporting the financial statement process for traditional funds.
  • Support timely financial-statement delivery in accordance with US GAAP, AICPA, and SEC requirements; understand regulatory reports including N-Port; and provide audit support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge and understanding of SQL and VBA.
  • Knowledge or experience with the Confluence ASP Reporting System.
  • Ability to create, refine, and maintain policies and desk procedures related to fund processes; experience with 38a-1 requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley testing.
  • Knowledge of UCITS is a plus.

About the Company

Russell Investments

Global investment management and advisory services

Russell Investments provides a broad range of investment management and advisory services to institutions, financial advisors, and individual investors. It manages investment portfolios and offers tailored strategies to help clients reach their financial goals, using expertise from top investment managers worldwide. Revenue comes from management fees, advisory fees, and performance-based incentives. The company differentiates itself through its global reach, long history (over 85 years), broad client base, and commitment to corporate responsibility, delivering customized solutions rather than one-size-fits-all products. Russell Investments partners with clients to improve financial security by providing disciplined investment management and insightful advice.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.2B
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Founded
1936

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