About the Role
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on index development and management, programming, and client and technical support within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. It is ideal for individuals passionate about the intersection of finance and technology.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely expert assistance to resolve inquiries from leading international financial institutions on index products and services.
- Ensure flawless execution of thousands of quantitative and cross-asset indexing strategies including equities, fixed income, ETFs, funds, derivatives, commodities, funds, currencies, interest rates, alternatives, and multi-asset indices.
- Identify quantitative and technical issues, diagnose root causes, troubleshoot, and escalate issues as needed.
- Collaborate effectively across global teams, including sales, product development, data, technology, legal, compliance, and operations.
- Set up and launch new indices for the Structured Products & ETP Space in close contact with clients and the sales team.
- Oversee index governance in accordance with market regulations.
- Engage proactively with clientele to expand index development activities while promoting the current offering.
- Develop new, efficient, and robust processes within the team and with other teams (e.g., data team or index development team).
- Utilize Python, SQL, and various APIs to automate and enhance data management, development, operational, and reporting workflows.
- Interface with custodians, data vendors, and aggregators such as Factset, Refinitiv, Bloomberg, IHS Markit, Ultumus to support activities.
Requirements
- Object-Oriented Programming experience in Python and SQL using APIs, version control systems is desirable.
- Acute problem-solving, procedural, and strategic thinking skills; driven to discover issues, initiate solutions, improve processes, and expand business.
- Highly structured, confident, and precise working style with a strong sense of responsibility.
- Familiarity with financial data sets and applications like FactSet, Refinitiv, and Bloomberg.
- Previous experience in a financial institution is a plus.
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- APIs
- Version control systems
- FactSet
- Refinitiv
- Bloomberg
Location
- Frankfurt am Main
Work Type
- Hybrid work model
- Flexible work culture
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, or Engineering, Computer Sciences.
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Modern office space
- Free beverages
- Fruits
About the 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 managers as our clients.
- Flexibility, efficiency, and providing the highest quality are at the heart and soul of our business philosophy.
