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 fascinated by stocks, corporate actions (CAs), and mergers & acquisitions (M&A)? We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Equity Indexing Analyst. In this role, you will evaluate and assess corporate actions and their impact on index calculations, while effectively communicating these changes to our index users. If you have a strong quantitative background, knowledge of indices, and a passion for pushing boundaries, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Your Tasks

• Ensure the quality of data input and oversee daily index calculations.
• Screen and evaluate equity corporate actions.
• Verify and assess corporate actions and their adjustments in indices.
• Analyse and verify pricing of shares and ensure accurate close prices used in daily index calculation.
• Coordinate the handling of corporate actions and communicate index adjustments with clients and across Solactive’s teams.
• Serve as a key contact for client inquiries and communicate with data vendors, stock exchanges, distributors, and investor relations.
• Contribute to the development of our index-calculation and data-validation tools through planning, specification, and testing of new features.
• Optimize and automate internal processes (e.g., by setting up and transitioning workflows and tasks).
• Collaborate with global teams in Hong Kong and Frankfurt to ensure 24/7 support infrastructure.

Your Profile

• Academic degree in Sciences, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Ideally, you possess broad knowledge of indices, equities, and corporate actions.
• Familiarity with Indices, ETFs and/or derivative products is a plus.
• Coding skills are advantageous.
• Experience with research, coding, or data management.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with a keen attention to detail.
• High self-motivation, self-confidence, and a strong sense of responsibility and accuracy.
• Excellent intercultural competence and communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Our Offer

• Global Team: Be part of the Solactive family, a motivated team with an international setting
• FinTech Excellence: Join our team and delve into the inner workings of a thriving FinTech company
• 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 the company
• Special Benefits: regular staff parties, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space and free beverages

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