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Index Management
Vice President (m/f/d) Equity Rebalancing
full-time
Frankfurt am Main
Index Management
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 passionate about investing, portfolio management, and capital markets? Do you keep a pulse on the latest trends in indexing, ETFs, structured products and innovative investment strategies? We are looking for a resourceful self-starter with a quantitative academic background, professional experience in equity markets, derivatives, or index maintenance, and a curiosity for trends in investing. If you thrive on data-driven analysis, idea generation, and client collaboration, you will fit right in. Work with us in an international, fast-paced environment where analytical rigor meets clear communication.
**Please note we are open to hiring at Senior Associate or Vice President level based on skills and experience.
Your Tasks
- Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of quantitative equity indices, balancing operational execution with an understanding of the underlying investment strategy to ensure accuracy, stability, and timely delivery across all rebalancing cycles.
- Execute systematic, rules-based selection and rebalancing of both Solactive and client indices.
- Leverage quantitative investment expertise to maintain and implement rules-based methodologies for index selection, weighting, and systematic rebalancing.
- Act as a key contact for an international client base, including leading investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading desks — translating complex quantitative concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Enhance and maintain index algorithms within the company’s framework.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in index operations.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, business analysts and developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Profile
- Academic degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or Engineering.
- At least 6 years of experience in equity markets execution, portfolio management, index management, or in a similar process-driven financial environment, with exposure to quantitative models, portfolio concepts, or systematic investment strategies.
- Familiarity with quantitative investing concepts, investment strategies, portfolio optimization or a related field.
- Innovative, analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to clearly explain investment concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple operational cycles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and intercultural competence.
- Proficiency in Python is required while experience in VBA, MATLAB, or SQL is an asset.
- Fluency in English.
Our Offer
- Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive.
- FinTech Excellence: Experience innovation and excellence in FinTech.
- Modern Culture: Thrive in a flat-hierarchy, startup-like environment.
- Vacation & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a market-competitive salary, job ticket, gym membership, and access to Corporate Benefits.
- Employer Pension Contribution: Benefit from the occupational pension scheme (bAV).
- Professional Development & Certifications: Grow personally and professionally, with support for certifications and training opportunities.
- Community & Networking: Participate in networking and team engagement events.
- Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid work model in a diverse and dynamic environment.
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. If you have any questions, reach out to (careers@solactive.com). We are looking forward to hearing from you!
For further information, please visit: Career | Working at Solactive
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.
For further information, please visit: Career | Working at Solactive
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.
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!
Are you passionate about investing, portfolio management, and capital markets? Do you keep a pulse on the latest trends in indexing, ETFs, structured products and innovative investment strategies? We are looking for a resourceful self-starter with a quantitative academic background, professional experience in equity markets, derivatives, or index maintenance, and a curiosity for trends in investing. If you thrive on data-driven analysis, idea generation, and client collaboration, you will fit right in. Work with us in an international, fast-paced environment where analytical rigor meets clear communication.
**Please note we are open to hiring at Senior Associate or Vice President level based on skills and experience.
- Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of quantitative equity indices, balancing operational execution with an understanding of the underlying investment strategy to ensure accuracy, stability, and timely delivery across all rebalancing cycles.
- Execute systematic, rules-based selection and rebalancing of both Solactive and client indices.
- Leverage quantitative investment expertise to maintain and implement rules-based methodologies for index selection, weighting, and systematic rebalancing.
- Act as a key contact for an international client base, including leading investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading desks — translating complex quantitative concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Enhance and maintain index algorithms within the company’s framework.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in index operations.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, business analysts and developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Academic degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or Engineering.
- At least 6 years of experience in equity markets execution, portfolio management, index management, or in a similar process-driven financial environment, with exposure to quantitative models, portfolio concepts, or systematic investment strategies.
- Familiarity with quantitative investing concepts, investment strategies, portfolio optimization or a related field.
- Innovative, analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to clearly explain investment concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple operational cycles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and intercultural competence.
- Proficiency in Python is required while experience in VBA, MATLAB, or SQL is an asset.
- Fluency in English.
- Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive.
- FinTech Excellence: Experience innovation and excellence in FinTech.
- Modern Culture: Thrive in a flat-hierarchy, startup-like environment.
- Vacation & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a market-competitive salary, job ticket, gym membership, and access to Corporate Benefits.
- Employer Pension Contribution: Benefit from the occupational pension scheme (bAV).
- Professional Development & Certifications: Grow personally and professionally, with support for certifications and training opportunities.
- Community & Networking: Participate in networking and team engagement events.
- Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid work model in a diverse and dynamic environment.
For further information, please visit: Career | Working at Solactive
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.
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1.
Screening CallRecruiter
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.
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Meeting the teamHiring 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.
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3.
Task roundFrom 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. -
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Management talkHR 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.
Hello!
We’re constantly looking for talented people to join us, and have opportunities available in a wide variety of roles.
Roopali, Human Resources
Do you need your own index?
We constantly develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions.