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

Company Description

Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has evolved into one of the world’s 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

Are you interested in financial markets, fixed income products, and the calculation of indices? Do you have a passion for financial market data? At the same time, do you enjoy driving automation and problem solving in a technical context? - Then you will very likely fit into our team!

Your Tasks

1.** **Index Management and Development:

• Rule-based adjusting of indices
• Verifying and monitoring the index calculation on a daily basis
• Analysing corporate actions and their effects on index calculation

2. Programming and Data Management:

• Utilize Python, SQL and various APIs to automate and enhance data management as well as development, operational and reporting workflows.
• Prepare analysis reports for the stakeholders enabling them to take important decisions
• Developing new, efficient, and robust processes within Fixed Income, as well as with other teams (e.g. data team or index development team)

3. Client and Technical Support:

• Provide timely expert assistance to resolve inquiries from leading international financial institutions, identifying quantitative and technical issues, diagnosing root causes, troubleshooting and escalating issues as needed

Your Profile

• Academic degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, IT/ Business Information Systems/ Engineering with an interest in capital markets or any other relevant fields
• Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in the index business or a comparable field
• Relevant work experience and/or internship in fixed income
• Relevant work experience, internship or knowledge in mutual funds, portfolio management, ETFs or indexing is a plus
• Programming skills in Python and SQL
• Highly motivated to work independently and with precise attention to detail
• Intercultural competence and team spirit
• Experience with data vendor terminals (FactSet and/or Reuters) would be an asset

Our Offer

• Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
• FinTech Excellence: Experience FinTech excellence 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
• Community & Networking: Engage in our various networking events
• Professional Development: Grow both personally and professionally through our diverse training offers
• Flexibility: Embrace a flexible work culture with the freedom to choose your work hours, including a hybrid work model, all within a diverse and dynamic environment