Director, Head of Infrastructure, India

Business Unit:

Global Technology

Reporting To:

Chief Technology Officer

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 89-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 $906 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2024) and $331.9 billion in assets under management (as of March 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:

Russell Investments is seeking an experienced IT infrastructure leader to serve as Director – IT Infrastructure, Mumbai, acting as the Regional Head for infrastructure operations in India. Reporting to the Global Head of Infrastructure, this role will be accountable for the delivery, reliability, and modernization of the firm’s infrastructure in Mumbai while ensuring alignment with global standards and contributing regional insights to enterprise initiatives.

This leader will oversee a regional team supporting global operations, partner with global counterparts, and ensure the Mumbai hub delivers secure, resilient, and scalable infrastructure. The role offers significant leadership opportunity with high visibility within India and strong connection to enterprise-level transformation programs.

Executive Visibility & Growth

• Opportunity to shape the technology foundation of a key global delivery hub and grow into broader regional or global leadership roles.
• Reports directly to the Global Head of Infrastructure.
• Serves as a critical member of the Mumbai leadership team.
• Provides regional perspective into global forums when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Regional Strategy & Alignment
• Own and execute the Mumbai infrastructure roadmap, ensuring alignment with global strategy and standards.
• Provide regional insights and feedback into enterprise-wide infrastructure initiatives.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead and grow a high-performing regional team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across engineering, operations, and support.
• Vendor & Financial Management
• Manage regional vendor and service provider relationships, ensuring SLAs meet business needs.
• Optimize regional infrastructure spend and support contract negotiations in collaboration with global procurement. 

• Modernization & Efficiency

• Drive regional modernization initiatives to reduce technical debt and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure Mumbai infrastructure integrates seamlessly into global platforms and transformation programs.
• Drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and reliability within the region. 
• Cloud & Platform Operations
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of cloud and on-premises infrastructure supporting Mumbai and global business functions.
• Champion automation, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), and containerization (Kubernetes, GitLab). 
• Reliability, Resilience & Security
• Ensure 24x7 reliability, performance, and security of systems supporting trading, analytics, and enterprise operations.
• Lead regional DR/BCP testing, audit readiness, and compliance controls.
• Partner with cybersecurity and risk teams to meet SOX, GDPR, and India-specific regulatory requirements. 

Business and Strategic Impact

This role ensures Mumbai’s infrastructure estate operates at enterprise-grade reliability and security, enabling:

• Real-time trading systems and low-latency market data
• Secure client reporting and digital servicing platforms
• Critical business applications supporting global operations

By delivering robust and modernized infrastructure, the Mumbai Regional Head will ensure Russell Investments’ India hub continues to scale, meet regulatory obligations, and serve as a foundation for global business success.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA a plus.
• 15+ years of IT infrastructure experience with 5+ years in leadership roles managing regional or large-scale teams.

• Strong Expertise In:

• Experience leading offshore or shared service delivery teams is strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments
• Virtualization (VMware) and Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Palo Alto)
• Automation & DevOps tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, GitLab)
• Proven experience in regulated industries, preferably financial services.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, and audit frameworks including India-specific requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills across global teams.