We are seeking a Senior Financial Engineer / Quant Developer with expertise in equity products (indices, funds, ETFs) to join our Equity Index Management team. This role will focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of the nature and technical requirements of the equity business, and on designing new development frameworks—while leveraging elements of existing tools—to meet the specific needs of this asset class. The work should be carried out in alignment with frameworks used for fixed income and multi-asset solutions, fostering cross-asset class collaboration.

As a key member of the team, you will contribute to shaping scalable, modular solutions that drive innovation in equity index development. In addition, you will apply your engineering skills to enhance workflows, adopt modern technologies, and collaborate effectively with both IT and business stakeholders.

1. Equity Framework Development and Improvement
   • Leverage your knowledge of indices, funds, and ETFs to design solutions tailored to equity product requirements.
   • Design and develop frameworks to support the equity asset class, ensuring scalability and modularity, including leveraging of existing tools and frameworks the company offers.
2. Technology Enablement
   • Implement and optimize tools, libraries, and pipelines to streamline development processes (e.g., Python libraries, CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, GCP).
   • Advocate for and integrate best practices in coding standards, testing, and software architecture.
3. Collaboration and Communication
   • Work closely with the equity teams to understand specific requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
   • Foster alignment across asset classes by generalizing frameworks and promoting knowledge sharing.
   • Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to build trust and support for new solutions.
4. Strategic Vision
   • Introduce new ideas, tools, and methodologies to enhance frameworks and workflows for equity products.
   • Maintain a forward-thinking approach to ensure frameworks are adaptable to evolving business needs.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong background in financial engineering with deep understanding of design patterns, software architecture, and abstraction techniques.
  • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks, libraries, and testing methodologies.
  • Experience with modern development tools such as GitLab CI, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (preferably GCP).
• Equity Product Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with indices, funds, ETFs, and other equity-related financial products.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Effective communication skills capable of bridging technical and business discussions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration across teams and build alignment.
• Problem-Solving and Vision:
  • A proactive mindset to drive innovation and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to generalize solutions across frameworks and asset classes.

• Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive
• FinTech Excellence: Experience FinTech excellence at Solactive
• 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
• Vacation: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days, plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive compensation package
• Special Benefits: Job ticket and gym, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits
• Community & Networking: Engage in our various networking 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 work hours, including a hybrid work model, all within a diverse and dynamic environment