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 interested in capital markets and quantitative investment strategies? Do you follow the latest trends and developments in the area of indexing, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or structured products? You like to work with numbers as well as on rules-based investment strategies? Then you will very likely fit into our team!

Your Tasks

• Take part in the daily business of the Quantitative Solutions team
• Active involvement throughout the index development process
• Support with the programming of complex selection mechanisms, optimizations and various quantitative tools
• Preparation of back-tests for innovative equity index strategies
• Engage in research for new quantitative equity strategies

Your Profile

• Enrolled student in Economics, (quantitative) Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics or comparable fields
• Interest in quantitative investment products and first experience with capital markets
• Proficient in Python programming. Further proven command in SQL and Microsoft Excel/VBA is beneficial
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Independent and structured working style
• High level of enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork
• Excellent English skills
• Ideally available to start around May

Our Offer

• Benefit from our “Solactive Internship Standards” (e.g. regular feedback sessions, own projects, support of a mentor in your department)
• Participate in regular student events (e.g. our bi-weekly Students@Solactive) to meet fellow interns and working students
• 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 and take over responsibility
• Receive numerous benefits (e.g.gym, regular staff parties, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits) and a monthly remuneration for your internship

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