Institutional Sales Analyst

Salary Range:

$82,000 USD - $95,000 USD

Locations: 

New York or Seattle

Specific compensation will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, commercial considerations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Russell Investments, salary is just one part of our compensation package. Our total rewards approach includes an annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria) in addition to participation in our competitive benefits programs including healthcare, retirement, vacation, and wellbeing programs.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this role is to support the sales efforts of Russell Investments’ North America Institutional business. The role contributes to every stage of the sales process by working closely with senior institutional sales professionals and other key stakeholders across the firm. Core responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and finalizing sales materials; gathering and calculating performance and pricing data; and preparing background research. The position enhances the sales team’s productivity by collecting and interpreting data accurately, managing competing priorities, and delivering high‑quality, timely outputs.

The responsibilities of the individual in this position include:

• Provide day‑to‑day support to the institutional sales team. Identifies and prioritizes incoming requests and ensure urgent items are handled timely.
• Prepare and update sales presentations, pitch materials, and other documents used in client and prospect meetings. Coordinate compliance approval for all relevant deliverables.
• Research meeting attendees, client background, and relevant sales opportunities ahead of meetings.
• Gather performance data, fund/solution information, pricing details, and other investment‑related tasks as required.
• Leverage technology to support the sales process through effective use and training of the following tools: CRM, Seismic, ZoomInfo etc
• Work with colleagues across the business, including investment teams, performance & reporting, product, marketing, and compliance, to gather information and complete requests efficiently.
   

The successful candidate will have demonstrable skills and experience including the following:

• Relevant bachelors degree (Finance, Economic, Business Management, Communication, Marketing etc) preferred
• At least one year of relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge of financial markets, investment industry, investment products, or other related financial area (exceptional graduates will be considered).
• Ability to work under pressure and with conflicting deadlines
• Strong administrative, analytical, quantitative and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to demonstrate initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft suite - intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Vlookups, Pivot Tables) + Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills

This role is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

 

About Us

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $355 billion in assets under management (as of 6/30/2025) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

Russell Investments' ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. Certain of Russell Investments' employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC also hold minority, non-controlling, ownership stakes.
 

Equal Employment 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.