Team Head – QIS Index Structuring

Since its foundation in 2007, Solactive AG has evolved into one of the world’s most important and fastest-growing index providers. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, we power global investment products across ETFs, structured products, and mandates. Our reputation is built on innovation, speed, flexibility, and strong partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced Team Lead to manage, develop, and grow a team of 10+ Financial Engineers. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in Quantitative Asset Management, Indexing, or Structuring/QIS, combined with demonstrated leadership capability and the ability to scale both people and business. This role requires a blend of quantitative expertise, team leadership, and stakeholder management, with regular interaction across cross-functional teams and direct engagement with institutional clients.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ Financial Engineers (quantitative analysts, model developers, and product engineers).
• Foster a strong team culture, set priorities, and manage resource allocation.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability development as the business scales.
• Establish clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching.

• Oversee the design, modelling, and implementation of quantitative investment strategies (QIS), structured solutions, and analytical tools.
• Coordinate the delivery of client projects, research initiatives, and product innovation.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables, governance, and model robustness.

• Partner with internal teams across Portfolio Management, Indexing, Risk, Legal, Product, Distribution, and Technology.
• Translate complex quantitative concepts into clear, concise communication for senior stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Frankfurt and our global offices in Toronto and Hong Kong.

• Represent the QIS Structuring team in client meetings, pitches, and industry conferences.
• Explain investment concepts, methodologies, and modelling approaches to institutional clients (e.g., asset owners, insurers, pension funds, and banks).
• Support business development activities and respond to RFPs and due diligence requests.

• 10+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Quantitative Asset Management
• Investment Banking Structuring or QIS
• Systematic strategies, derivatives, index design, risk premia, or other related quantitative fields.
• Proven experience leading a team of quants/engineers, or strong readiness for a first-line management role with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Strong understanding of derivatives, quantitative models, index methodologies, and systematic investment strategies.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar (this is a people-lead role but requires fluency in technical concepts).

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify and articulate complex quantitative topics for both internal and external audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams and seniority levels.
• Proven track record of building strong team culture, developing talent, and driving accountability.

• Global Team:
  Join our motivated international team at Solactive
• Fin Tech Excellence:
  Experience innovation and excellence in Fin Tech
• Modern Culture:
  Thrive in a flat-hierarchy, startup-like environment
• Vacation & Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy 30 annual vacation days plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  Receive a market-competitive salary, job ticket, gym membership, and access to Corporate Benefits
• Employer Pension Contribution:
  Benefit from the occupational pension scheme (bAV)
• Professional Development &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Grow personally and professionally, with support for certifications and training opportunities
• Community & Networking:
  Participate in networking and team engagement events
• Flexibility:
  Embrace a hybrid work model in a diverse and dynamic environment

No artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position.

Solactive does not charge candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process and will never request payment for CV enhancement, interviews,…