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Product Manager (mfd) – Financial Market Data

Solactive AG


Job Location:

Frankfurt am Main - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Company Description
Since its foundation in 2007 Solactive AG has evolved into one of the worlds most important and fastest-growing index providers. From our headquarters in Frankfurt we power global investment products across ETFs structured products and mandates. Our reputation is built on innovation speed flexibility and strong partnerships.
Job Overview
You will be one of the driving forces behind shaping how data flows into through and out of our data plattform. Your work directly supports the accuracy reliability and scalability of the indices and their data we operate and by extension the financial products that depend on them.
Your Tasks
We are looking for an experienced and technically grounded Product Manager / Product Owner to take ownership of our data prodcuts and services in out data platform.
In this role you will act as the central interface between data teams business teams and product management translating complex business demands into actionable product roadmaps and technology decisions.

Product Ownership & Strategy
  • Own and maintain the product backlog for data products prioritizing features and improvements aligned with the long-term technology strategy.
  • Drive definition and communication of a coherent product vision roadmap and success metrics to all stakeholder groups.
  • Balance short-term operational requirements with strategic technology investments ensuring technical debt is managed proactively.
  • Facilitate planning sessions with our business teams and IT to align priorities and dependencies.
Data Management
  • Design and oversee data ingestion pipelines and integration patterns between vendor feeds and internal databases.
  • Proactively identify data gaps or quality issues and drive resolution across vendor and internal teams.
Stakeholder & Requirements Management
  • Elicit document and validate business requirements from business teams; translate them into clear technical specifications for your product and team.
  • Act as translator between business and engineering ensuring that user stories acceptance criteria and architectural decisions reflect both domain logic and technical constraints.
  • Facilitate workshops sprint reviews and retrospectives; maintain transparent communication on delivery status and risks.
  • Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels from operations analysts to senior leadership.
Technical Oversight
  • Review and understand architectural proposals for data storage processing and API integration and provide informed product guidance.
  • Collaborate with IT on defining data governance standards access controls and audit requirements relevant to financial data.
  • Monitor system performance and data quality KPIs; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Your Profile
Experience & Background
  • 5 years of experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner with a track record of delivering technical services or products in a financial industry context.
  • Proven background in at least one of the following domains: banking portfolio management asset management financial data providers or fintech.
  • Familiarity with index calculation reference data market data or financial benchmarking is a strong advantage.
Technical Skills
  • Understanding of data pipeline architectures (e.g. batch ingestion API-based feeds event-driven systems).
  • Ability to interpret and challenge technical designs you do not need to code production software but you must be fluent in the engineering conversation.
  • Familiarity with agile tooling (Jira Confluence or equivalent).
Soft Skills & Mindset
  • Exceptional ability to translate between business language and technical specifications this is the core of the role.
  • Structured analytical thinker who is comfortable operating in ambiguous fast-moving environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex topics clearly to diverse audiences.
  • High degree of ownership and accountability you drive outcomes not just tasks.
  • Collaborative by default; skilled at building consensus without sacrificing speed.
Language & Education
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; German is a plus
  • A degree in Computer Science Information Systems Finance Mathematics or a related quantitative field is preferred.
Our Offer
  • Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
  • Modern Culture: Enjoy our modern flat hierarchy and startup-like culture
  • Responsibility & Connections: Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in- and outside of the company.
  • Vacation: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package
  • Special Benefits: Job ticket and gym access access to Corporate Benefits modern office space with ergonomic set-up employee lounge and free beverages and fruits
Your Application
This role sounds like you Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please make sure to also upload your CV a cover letter is not compulsory. If you have any further questions just drop us an email! Your contact person is Roopali Sahoo.
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About us
Solactive AG is a FinTech company operating globally and growing at a fast pace headquartered in Frankfurt. Since 2007 we develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions for ETFs and other index-linked investment products for the leading global investment banks and asset managers as our clients. Flexibility efficiency and providing the highest quality are at the heart and soul of our business philosophy. We are now hiring!

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