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Team Head – QIS Index Structuring
Job Location:
Job Location:
Frankfurt am Main - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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
We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to manage develop and grow a team of 10 Financial Engineers. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Quantitative Asset Management Indexing or Structuring/QIS combined with demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to scale both people and business. This role requires a blend of quantitative expertise team leadership and stakeholder management with regular interaction across cross-functional teams and direct engagement with institutional clients.
Your Tasks
Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead mentor and develop a team of 10 Financial Engineers (quantitative analysts model developers and product engineers).
- Foster a strong team culture set priorities and manage resource allocation.
- Drive hiring onboarding and capability development as the business scales.
- Establish clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching.
- Oversee the design modelling and implementation of quantitative investment strategies (QIS) structured solutions and analytical tools.
- Coordinate the delivery of client projects research initiatives and product innovation.
- Ensure high-quality deliverables governance and model robustness.
- Partner with internal teams across Portfolio Management Indexing Risk Legal Product Distribution and Technology.
- Translate complex quantitative concepts into clear concise communication for senior stakeholders.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Frankfurt and our global offices in Toronto and Hong Kong.
- Represent the QIS Structuring team in client meetings pitches and industry conferences.
- Explain investment concepts methodologies and modelling approaches to institutional clients (e.g. asset owners insurers pension funds and banks).
- Support business development activities and respond to RFPs and due diligence requests.
Your Profile
Professional Background
- 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Quantitative Asset Management
- Investment Banking Structuring or QIS
- Systematic strategies derivatives index design risk premia or other related quantitative fields. - Proven experience leading a team of quants/engineers or strong readiness for a first-line management role with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
- Strong understanding of derivatives quantitative models index methodologies and systematic investment strategies.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python R or similar (this is a people-lead role but requires fluency in technical concepts).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify and articulate complex quantitative topics for both internal and external audiences.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and seniority levels.
- Proven track record of building strong team culture developing talent and driving accountability.
Our Offer
- Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
- FinTech Excellence: Experience innovation and excellence in FinTech
- Modern Culture: Thrive in a flat-hierarchy startup-like environment
- Vacation & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a market-competitive salary job ticket gym membership and access to Corporate Benefits
- Employer Pension Contribution: Benefit from the occupational pension scheme (bAV)
- Professional Development & Certifications: Grow personally and professionally with support for certifications and training opportunities
- Community & Networking: Participate in networking and team engagement events
- Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid work model in a diverse and dynamic environment
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 futher questions just drop us an email! Your contact person is
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Please Note
Noartificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening assessment orselectionof candidates for this position.
Solactivedoes not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and will never request payment for CV enhancement interviews training equipment or other recruitment-related services. Please be cautious of fake profiles or fraudulent messages claiming to representSolactive. If you are unsure whethera communicationis legitimate contact us at.
Solactive does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any cooperation request must be addressed directly to People & Culture. Costs related to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles will not be covered by Solactive.
You want to know more about life atSolactive Visit
Please Note
Noartificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening assessment orselectionof candidates for this position.
Solactivedoes not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and will never request payment for CV enhancement interviews training equipment or other recruitment-related services. Please be cautious of fake profiles or fraudulent messages claiming to representSolactive. If you are unsure whethera communicationis legitimate contact us at.
Solactive does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any cooperation request must be addressed directly to People & Culture. Costs related to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles will not be covered by Solactive.
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!
About Company
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 m ... View more
