Senior Associate/Vice President (m/f/d) Fixed Income Index Management

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.Are you interested in financial markets, fixed income products, and the calculation of indices? Do you have a passion for financial market data? At the same time, do you enjoy driving automation and problem solving in a technical context?  - Then you will very likely fit into our team!1. Index Management and Development: 

• Rule-based adjusting of indices 
• Verifying and monitoring the index calculation on a daily basis 
• Analysing corporate actions and their effects on index calculation

2. Programming and Data Management: 

• Utilize Python, SQL and various APIs to automate and enhance data management as well as development, operational and reporting workflows. 
• Prepare analysis reports for the stakeholders enabling them to take important decisions 
• Developing new, efficient, and robust processes within Fixed Income, as well as with other teams (e.g. data team or index development team)

3. Client and Technical Support: 

• Provide timely expert assistance to resolve inquiries from leading international financial institutions, identifying quantitative and technical issues, diagnosing root causes, troubleshooting and escalating issues as needed

• Academic degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, IT/ Business Information Systems/ Engineering with an interest in capital markets or any other relevant fields
• Minimum of 6 years of practical experience in the index business or a comparable field
• Relevant work experience and/or internship in fixed income
• Relevant work experience, internship or knowledge in mutual funds, portfolio management,  ETFs or indexing is a plus
• Programming skills in Python and SQL
• Highly motivated to work independently and with precise attention to detail
• Intercultural competence and team spirit
• Experience with data vendor terminals (FactSet and/or Reuters) would be an asset

• Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
• FinTech Excellence: Experience FinTech excellence at Solactive
• Modern Culture: Enjoy our modern, flat hierarchy and startup-like culture
• Responsibility & Connections: Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in- and outside of the company.
• Vacation: Enjoy 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, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits
• Community & Networking: Engage in our various networking events
• Professional Development: Grow both personally and professionally through our diverse training offers
• Flexibility: Embrace a flexible work culture with the freedom to choose your work hours, including a hybrid work model, all within a diverse and dynamic environment

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. Your contact person is Roopali Sahoo ([email protected]). We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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

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