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

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 an experienced financial markets professional with a strong focus on fixed income?You love transforming complex ideas into elegant solutions and building real client relationships. If that sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home here.

Your Tasks

Fixed Income and Product Development

• Develop ideas for innovative fixed income index products and translate them into robust methodologies
• Assess historical performance of new investment strategies through back-testing and quantitative analysis
• Monitor market developments and corporate actions, evaluating their impact on indices and investment solutions
• Participate in strategic projects to further develop the business unit and enhance product offerings

Programming and Data Management

Manage the end-to-end setup, calculation, and publication of indices, ensuring accuracy and reliability

Utilize Python to automate processes, manage data workflows, and improve operational efficiency

Ensure accuracy and reliability of client and vendor data within our infrastructure

Develop efficient, scalable, and robust processes in collaboration with other teams

Design, develop, and maintain production grade Python code leveraging software engineering best practices, including Git-based version control, testing, CI/CD pipeline integration, and the application of robust design patterns and modular code structures.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key contact for international clients, providing expert guidance on indices and addressing quantitative and technical inquiries
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and analyses to support client decision-making

Your Profile

• Academic degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, or a comparable program
• Strong expertise in fixed income, including knowledge of financial instruments such as ETFs, derivatives, and structured products
• Proven programming skills, particularly Python, with experience in automating and optimizing processes
• Excellent client understanding and communication skills, with experience collaborating with international clients
• Former portfolio management or investment-focused experience is highly valuable
• Highly motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented, able to work independently and deliver high-quality results
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to thrive in complex, cross-functional projects
• Experience with ESG integration, quantitative research, or fixed income indices is a plus

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

This role sounds like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application. Please make sure to also upload your CV, a cover letter is not compulsory. If you have any futher questions just drop us an email! Your contact person <[email hidden]>.

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Please Note

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