(Senior) Associate (m/f/d) - Equity Index Structuring
Hong Kong
Full-time
Permanent employee
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? Are you knowledgeable about stocks, futures, options, but also indices, their creation and maintenance and at the same time passionate about passive investment strategies and ETFs? Do you like coding and would you like to apply and develop your skills in a Fintech environment? Are you highly ambitious to push things forward? Then you will very likely fit in our team!
Your Tasks
- Developing and implementing innovative equity index methodologies together with our reputable, global client base, with a focus on clients located in the APAC region
- Designing equity index strategies across various focus areas, including quantitative, thematic, and ESG-driven strategies
- Developing historical performance simulations (back-testing) for defined investment strategies
- Conducting market research to understand trends and opportunities, with particular focus on the APAC region, to complement and enhance our index offering
- Act as a subject matter expert in client meetings, roadshows, and sales campaigns
- Supporting clients and internal stakeholders with technical and professional expertise in equity strategies
- Drafting index guidelines and supporting documents/analysis
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices in index development
- Coordinating internal processes with our operations, sales and marketing teams for a successful index launch
Your Profile
- Academic degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, or comparable programs
- 3-6 years of experience in the indexing industry, with particular focus on equity indexing
- Strong expertise in equity investment products
- Further proven programming skills in Python are essential
- Experience with data vendor terminals (e.g. FactSet)
- Delivery of timely results with focus on high quality even when confronted with tight deadlines
- Self-confidence and team-spirit
- Experience working in international teams and cross-cultural environments
- Excellent communication skills in English
Our Offer
- Global Team: Join our highly motivated international team with colleagues from around 50 different nationalities.
- FinTech Excellence: Delve into the inner workings of a thriving FinTech company.
- Connect with Colleagues: Be prepared for a unique opportunity to travel to Solactive's other global offices in Europe and North America, where you can meet and collaborate with your fellow professionals.
- Responsibility & Connections: Take over responsibility from day one and build relationships in- and outside the company.
- Special Benefits: Healthcare coverage, modern office space in the heart of Hong Kong’s financial district, employee lounge, free beverages, fruits, and more.
- Community & Networking: Engage in our various networking and social 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 working hours, including a hybrid work model, all within a diverse and dynamic environment.
- Business Growth: Be part of and contribute to the fast-growing business expansion in Asia Pacific and engage with colleagues, clients, and partners throughout all the diverse markets and cultures within the region.
Your Application
Interested? Don’t miss your chance and directly apply online by filling in the application form on our website. Please make sure to also upload your CV, a cover letter is not compulsory.
We are looking forward to hearing from you! For further information, please visit: Career
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs/Candidate Profiles. Please do not forward any CVs/Candidate Profiles to any Solactive employee in any location.
We are looking forward to hearing from you! For further information, please visit: Career
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs/Candidate Profiles. Please do not forward any CVs/Candidate Profiles to any Solactive employee in any location.
Über uns
Solactive AG ist ein global agierendes FinTech-Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Frankfurt, das sich in rasantem Wachstum befindet. Seit 2007 entwickeln wir maßgeschneiderte Indexlösungen für ETFs und andere indexgebundene Anlageprodukte für führende globale Investmentbanken und Vermögensverwalter als unsere Kunden. Flexibilität, Effizienz und die Bereitstellung höchster Qualität stehen im Mittelpunkt unserer Geschäftsphilosophie. Wir suchen derzeit neue Mitarbeiter!