Vacancy
Index Structuring
Analyst (m/f/d) QIS Index Structuring
full-time
Frankfurt am Main
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)
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, cover letter and relevant references. 

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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