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About the Role

Russell Investments is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Director, Capital Markets to bridge Capital Markets expertise with client, product, and business strategy. This role sits at the intersection of investment management, product development, and client engagement, helping shape and communicate Russell's capital markets capabilities across implementation services, transition management, derivatives, liquidity management, and trading solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute product strategies for Capital Markets capabilities, including transition management, derivatives, implementation services, trading, overlay solutions, and liquidity management.
Identify market trends, client needs, and competitive opportunities to inform new product development and enhancements.
Partner with Investment, Product Management, Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Operations to bring new capabilities to market.
Develop business cases for new investment solutions and enhancements.
Monitor capital markets, regulatory developments, and industry trends to identify strategic opportunities.
Conduct competitor analysis and maintain insight into evolving client needs and market positioning.
Translate market developments into actionable insights for investment teams, client-facing colleagues, and senior leadership.
Help shape the long-term strategic roadmap for Capital Markets offering.
Partner with Sales, Consultant Relations, and Client Service teams to support strategic client opportunities.
Participate in client meetings, consultant presentations, and finalist presentations as a capital markets subject matter expert.
Develop compelling messaging that clearly communicates differentiated capabilities.
Produce market commentary, white papers, presentations, and educational content related to capital markets and implementation.
Represent Russell Investments externally through conferences, webinars, and industry events.
Partner with Marketing to develop campaigns highlighting investment expertise and differentiated solutions.
Collaborate across Investment Division teams including Portfolio Management, Overlay Services, Trading, Asset Allocation, and Investment Strategy.
Partner with Product, Technology, and Operations to improve scalability and client experience.
Support strategic initiatives that improve efficiency, innovation, and commercial outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Mathematics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in capital markets, investment management, trading, product strategy, implementation, or institutional investing.
Experience translating complex investment concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent presentation, writing, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and commercial mindset.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Skills

Global equity and fixed income markets
Derivatives and overlay strategies
Transition management
Portfolio implementation
Trading and execution
Institutional investment products

Location

United States

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

8+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$200,000 USD - $250,000 USD

Benefits

Annual performance bonus
Healthcare
Retirement programs
Vacation
Wellbeing programs

About the Company

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity

Russell Investments is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and employment applicants regardless of race, religion, ancestry, creed, color, gender (including gender identity which refers to a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with a person's biological sex), age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, past or present unemployment status , or any other characteristic protected by law.