Associate (m/f/d) Equity Index Management
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About the Position
Associate (m/f/d) Equity Index Management
Hong Kong
Full-time
Permanent employee
About the Company
Solactive AG is a FinTech company operating globally and growing at a fast pace, headquartered in Frankfurt. Since 2007, we develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions for ETFs and other index-linked investment products for the leading global investment banks and asset managers as our clients. Flexibility, efficiency, and providing the highest quality are at the heart and soul of our business philosophy. We are now hiring!
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of thematic equity indices, balancing operational execution with an understanding of the underlying investment strategy to ensure accuracy, stability, and timely delivery across all rebalancing cycles.
- Execute systematic, rules-based selection and rebalancing of both Solactive and client indices.
- Conduct research on thematic investment trends and apply quantitative, rules-based approaches for index selection, weighting, and systematic rebalancing.
- Act as a key contact for an international client base (especially in Asia), including leading investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds, and trading desks - translating complex thematic concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Enhance, and maintain index algorithms within the company’s framework.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in index operations.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, business analysts, and developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
Requirements
- Academic degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Experience in managing and fostering client relationships in China, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and/or Singapore.
- At least 2 years of experience in equity markets execution, portfolio management, index management, or in a similar process-driven financial environment, with exposure to quantitative models, portfolio concepts, or systematic investment strategies.
- Familiarity with thematic investing concepts, benchmarks, investment strategies, portfolio optimization, or a related field.
- Innovative, analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to clearly explain investment concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple operational cycles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and intercultural competence.
- Proficiency in Python is required while experience in VBA, MATLAB, or SQL is an asset.
- Fluency in English is required while proficiency in other languages such as Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, or Cantonese is an asset.
We 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.
- 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.
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