Senior Associate/Vice President (f/m/d) Equity Index Management

Company Description

Since its creation in 2007 in the financial city of Frankfurt am Main Solactive AG has grown to one of the key players in the indexing space. The German multiasset index provider focusses on tailormade indices offering to its clients a faster service with greater flexibility and at a reasonable cost. Solactive AG and its subsidiaries have become one of the fastest growing index providers over the past few years and support the leading investment banks and asset managers across the globe. We have gained global recognition for our role in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry where we rank among the top providers worldwide for underlying indices. We also excel in diverse areas such as Structured Products and investment mandates showcasing the wide range of our capabilities. The impact and value we bring to the market is palpable but also in the reputation we have proudly built by being close to our customers solidifying Solactive AG as a trusted and reliable ally in the everevolving global financial landscape.

Job Overview

Are you passionate about investing portfolio management and capital markets Do you keep a pulse on the latest trends in indexing ETFs and structured products Are you a quantitative expert with experience in equities and derivatives If you thrive on datadriven research enjoy collaborating in a supportive team environment and aspire to grow into a leadership role we want to hear from you! Join us in an international fastpaced setting where innovation and impact go hand in hand.

Your Tasks

• Oversee and manage a diverse portfolio of indices with varying levels of complexity
• Execute systematic rulesbased selection and rebalancing of both Solactive and client indices
• Act as a key liaison for an international client base including leading investment banks asset managers hedge funds and trading desks
• Develop enhance and maintain index algorithms within the companys framework
• Develop deploy and maintain models tools and solutions that support and align with the teams strategic goals
• Analyze evaluate and enhance internal processes and workflows to drive efficiency and continuous improvement
• Leverage a deep understanding of investment concepts and strategies to refine maintain or drive innovation in existing indices
• Collaborate closely with business analysts and developers throughout the software development lifecycle
• Coordinate tasks and responsibilities among team members to ensure seamless execution of projects

Your Profile

• Academic background in Finance Economics or Engineering
• Advanced qualifications preferred such as CFA FRM or a relevant Masters degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the finance industry or related fields (e.g. equity research trading investment or asset management)
• Strong knowledge and passion for capital markets with a keen understanding of industry trends
• Demonstrated academic background and handson experience in designing developing and implementing deterministic models or machine learning solutions preferred
• Innovative thinker with a proactive handson approach to problemsolving
• High attention to detail accuracy and a strong sense of responsibility in execution
• Highly structured selfmotivated and resultsdriven with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Teamoriented with excellent communication skills able to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Intercultural competence and adaptability thriving in a global work environment
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python VBA MATLAB and SQL along with experience using relevant libraries

Our Offer

• Global Team: Be part of the Solactive family a motivated team with an international setting
• FinTech Excellence: Join our team and delve into the inner workings of a thriving FinTech company
• Modern Culture: Enjoy our modern flat hierarchy and startuplike culture
• Responsibility & Connections: Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in and outside the company
• Special Benefits: regular staff parties access to Corporate Benefits modern office space and free beverages