Vacancy
Index Structuring
Intern (m/f/d) Fixed Income Indexing
full-time
Frankfurt am Main
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 multi-asset index provider focusses on tailor-made 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 ever-evolving global financial landscape.
Job Overview
Are you passionate about financial markets, fixed income products, and the data that drives them? Do you enjoy applying coding skills to automate processes, solve problems, and improve data-driven workflows? Are you ambitious, proactive, and eager to work in a technically oriented environment at the intersection of finance and technology? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our team!
Your Tasks
  • Supporting the development and enhancement of automating workflows for index development, index setup, and product lifecycle processes.
  • Writing and maintaining Python scripts to streamline operational tasks and improve data quality.
  • Supporting internal teams by building small tools, prototypes, or scripts that enable efficient collaboration.
  • Preparing and structuring data collection processes (templates, input channels, data validation, and initial quality checks).
  • Contributing to the creation of client-facing documents such as presentations, reports, and summaries.
  • Gaining hands-on experience in project coordination and client interaction within a dynamic team environment.
Your Profile
  • Enrolled student of Economics with strong IT affinity, or enrolled student in IT/ Business Information Systems/ Engineering with a strong interest in capital markets.
  • Solid programming experience in Python is required (you should be comfortable writing small modules/scripts and working with data structures).
  • Basic understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and Git (GitHub/GitLab workflow) is highly desirable.
  • Programming experience with financial database systems is a plus.
  • Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced technical environment.
  • Good problem-solving mindset with structured, procedural thinking.
  • Independent, precise, and reliable working style, paired with enthusiasm and creative initiative.
  • Very good command of English.
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 and take over responsibility.
  • Receive numerous benefits (e.g. gym, regular staff parties, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruit) and a monthly remuneration for your internship.
Your Application
Interested? Don’t miss your chance and directly apply online by clicking the “Apply now” button on our website and filling in the application form. Please make sure to also upload your CV, a cover letter is not compulsory. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

For further information, please visit: www.solactive.com/career/

To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs/Candidate Profiles. Please do not forward any CVs/Candidate Profiles to any Solactive employee in any location. Any requests for cooperation have to be addressed directly to HR. Any costs associated with unsolicited CVs/Candidate Profiles are not being covered by Solactive.
Recruiting process
It really is all about the people.
  1. 1.

    Screening Call

    Recruiter

    The screening / introduction round is focus on assessment of a candidate's basic qualifications and determine whether (s)he is a good fit for the role and the company.

  2. 2.

    Meeting the team

    Hiring manager + team

    The team round is focused on the candidate’s subject-matter know-how and abilities. The interviewer will ask questions specific to the job and the candidate’s prior experience. The candidate will be expected to provide specific examples to demonstrate his/her subject- matter knowledge.

  3. 3.

    Task round

    From the hiring manager + team

    This one is an optional round, primarily targeted towards technical roles such as developers, that aims to filter out unfit candidates based on their coding skills.
    As part of the optional task round, the candidate will be given a home task to solve within a specified Roopalieline, which they will need to complete and send back to the hiring team for evaluation.

  4. 4.

    Management talk

    HR business partner + Department Head / C-Level

    The management round is the opportunity for the candidate to show qualifications and motivation for the role, from a strategic company-fit point of view.
    Moreover, it is an opportunity for the candidate to learn more about the company's culture and vision.

Roopali

Hello!

We’re constantly looking for talented people to join us, and have opportunities available in a wide variety of roles.

Roopali, Human Resources

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