Analyst/Associate in Complex Markets Solutions (m/f/d)

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 focuses on tailor‑made indices, offering its clients a faster service, greater flexibility and reasonable cost.

Solactive AG and its subsidiaries have become one of the fastest growing index providers over the past few years, supporting the leading investment banks and asset managers worldwide.

It is recognised as a top provider of underlying indices for the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry and excells in structured products and investment mandates, demonstrating a wide range of capabilities.

Job Overview

Do you have a background in finance, a knack for programming, and a desire to work in a stimulating and rewarding environment?

Are you keen to push things forward and make a real impact?

In this role you will work on a wide range of responsibilities, including index development and management, programming and client and technical support.

• Your Tasks
• Index Management and Operations
• Provide timely expert assistance to resolve inquiries from leading international financial institutions on index products and services.
• Ensure flawless execution of thousands of quantitative and cross‑asset indexing strategies including equities, fixed income, ETFs, funds, derivatives, commodities, currencies, interest rates, alternatives and multi‑asset indices.
• Identify quantitative and technical issues, diagnose root causes, troubleshoot and, when required, escalated issues.
• Collaborate effectively across global teams, including sales, product development, data, technology, legal, compliance and operations.
• Index Set‑Up and Governance
• Set‑up and launch new indices for the Structured Products & ETP Space in close contact with clients and the sales team.
• Oversee index governance in accordance with market regulations.
• Engage proactively with clientele to expand index development activities while promoting current offerings.
• Process and Data Management
• Develop new, efficient and robust processes within the team and together with other teams (e. g. data team or index development team).
• Utilise Python, SQL and various APIs to automate and enhance data management as well as development, operational and reporting workflows.
• Interface with custodians, data vendors and aggregators such as Factset, Refinitiv, Bloomberg, IHS Markit and Ultumus to support our activities.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics or Engineering/Computer Science.
• Object‑oriented programming experience in Python and SQL using APIs; version control systems is desirable.
• Acute problem‑solving, procedural and strategic thinking skills; driven to discover issues, initiate solutions, improve processes and expand business.
• Highly structured, confident and precise working style with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Familiarity with financial data sets and applications like Fact Set, Refinitiv and Bloomberg.
• Previous experience in a financial institution is a plus.
• Our Offer
• Global team: join our motivated international team at Solactive.
• Modern culture: enjoy a flat hierarchy and startup‑like culture.
• Responsibility & connections: take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in‑and outside of the company.
• Vacation: 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, corporate benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set‑up, employee lounge, free beverages and fruits.
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