Company Description

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!

Job Overview

Are you interested in financial markets in general and index space in particular? Do you want to work on and implement cutting-edge investment strategies of our international client base? Are you interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment that lets you grow both professionally and personally? Plus, are you a team player and highly ambitious to push things forward? Then you will very likely fit into our team.

Your Tasks

• Planning, developing and implementing new quantitative index concepts based on derivatives, FX as well as Equities and Fixed Income securities for and with our clients
• Communicating and interacting with our international client base
• Back-testing of new systematic investment strategies
• Collaborating with our Data Solutions team on the optimization/further development of our database
• Developing new internal valuation models

Your Profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Economics, Computer Science, Financial Mathematics or equivalent
• First relevant working experience
• Very good programming skills in Python
• Project management know-how
• Affinity for capital markets and various financial instruments
• Working experience in the industry (in particular related to index calculation, structured products or asset management) is a plus
• Knowledge of Reuters, Factset and/or Bloomberg is an advantage
• Self-driven, organized and innovative approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English (verbal and written)

Our Offer

• Be part of the Solactive family, a motivated team with an international setting
• Get to know the dynamics of an established, successful FinTech company
• Experience a modern start-up culture with a flat hierarchy
• Seize the opportunity to develop personally, take over responsibility and maintain direct customer contact from day one
• Receive numerous benefits (e.g. gym, regular staff parties, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space, employee lounge and free beverages)