Business Manager (m/f/d), Index Management

Solactive AG; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global Team

Modern Culture

Vacation 30 days + holidays

Job summary

Solactive AG in Frankfurt am Main is seeking a driven Business Manager (m/f/d) for Index Management to shape strategy and lead cross‑functional initiatives with Product, Technology, Data, Sales and Compliance. You will own projects from concept to delivery, coordinate stakeholders, prepare management papers, and push initiatives to completion while keeping governance and timelines in sight.

The role requires a university degree and 10+ years of experience in finance, asset management or

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or comparable field.
• 10+ years of professional experience in a relevant environment.
• Strong interest in financial markets and index products.
• Proven ability to manage projects, structure workstreams and coordinate stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to the Head of Index Management on strategic topics.
• Drive strategic initiatives shaping the future of the Index Management department.
• Independently manage cross-functional projects involving Product, Technology, Data, Sales, Compliance, and other business functions.
• Coordinate departmental transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy.
• Prepare management presentations, business cases, analyses, and decision papers for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, governance, and organizational effectiveness across Index Management.
• Monitor strategic objectives and key initiatives, proactively following up on milestones and ensuring successful delivery.
• Organize workshops, leadership meetings, and cross-functional working groups while ensuring clear ownership and execution of agreed actions.
• Take ownership of ad hoc strategic topics and independently drive them to completion.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Ownership

Prioritization

Education

University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

Business Manager (m/f/d), Index Management

full-time

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 focuses 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

As Business Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Index Management to shape the strategy and development of the department responsible for the successful delivery and operation of Solactive's global index business. You will lead cross-functional projects, develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges, and ensure the successful execution of key departmental priorities. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution while collaborating with stakeholders across the company.

Your Tasks

• Act as a trusted partner to the Head of Index Management on strategic, organizational, and operational topics.
• Drive strategic initiatives that shape the future of the Index Management department, from concept development through execution.
• Independently manage cross-functional projects involving Product, Technology, Data, Sales, Compliance, and other business functions.
• Coordinate departmental transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's overall strategy.
• Prepare management presentations, business cases, analyses, and decision papers for senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, governance, and organizational effectiveness across Index Management.
• Monitor strategic objectives and key initiatives, proactively following up on milestones and ensuring successful delivery.
• Conduct market and industry research to support strategic decisions and identify emerging trends in indexing, financial markets, and technology.
• Organize workshops, leadership meetings, and cross-functional working groups while ensuring clear ownership and execution of agreed actions.
• Take ownership of ad hoc strategic topics and independently drive them to completion.

Your Profile

• University degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a comparable field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in a relevant environment (e.g. financial services, asset management, consulting, project management office or business management role).
• Strong interest in financial markets and index products; prior exposure to index/benchmarking topics is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing projects and strategic initiatives, including structuring workstreams, tracking progress and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
• Very strong analytical and conceptual skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex topics and translate them into clear structures, actions and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and social skills, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams in an international environment.
• High degree of ownership, proactivity and curiosity: you like to “run with” topics independently, bring ideas and see them through to implementation.
• Structured and reliable way of working, with strong attention to detail and good prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Very good MS Office skills (especially PowerPoint and Excel); experience with project or collaboration tools (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet, Asana) is an advantage.

Our Offer

• Global Team: Join our motivated international team 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 of the company.
• Vacation: Enjoy 30 annual vacation days, plus extra time off for Christmas Eve and New Year
• Special Benefits: Job ticket and gym access, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set‑up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits

It really is all about the people.

Screening Call

The screening / introduction round is focus onassessment of a candidate's basic qualificationsand determine whether (s)he is a good fit forthe role and the company.

Meeting the team

The team round is focused on the candidate’ssubject-matter know-how and abilities. Theinterviewer will ask questions specific to thejob and the candidate’s prior experience. Thecandidate will be expected to provide specificexamples to demonstrate his/her subject- matterknowledge.

Task round

This one is an optional round, primarilytargeted towards technical roles such as developers, that aims to filter out unfitcandidates based on their coding skills.
As part of the optional task round, the candidatewill be given a home task to solve within a specified timeline, which they will need to complete and send back to the hiring team for evaluation.

Management round

The management round is the opportunity for thecandidate to show qualifications and motivationfor the role, from a strategic company-fit pointof view.
Moreover, it is an opportunity for the candidateto learn more about the company's culture and vision.

We’re constantly looking for talented people to join us,and have opportunities available in a wide variety ofroles.

Do you need your own index?

We constantly develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions.