Intern (m/f/d) Fixed Income Indexing

Solactive-Ag; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Staff parties

Corporate Benefits

Ergonomic office

Free beverages and fruits

Monthly remuneration for internship

Job summary

Solactive AG in Frankfurt is offering an internship at the intersection of finance and technology. If you are passionate about financial markets, enjoy turning data into insights, and want to apply Python to automate workflows, this is for you.

As an enrolled Economics or IT/Engineering student with a keen interest in capital markets, you will write small Python modules, build tools, and help structure data for client-ready documents while gaining hands-on project coordination experience in a

Qualifications

• Enrolled student of Economics with IT affinity.
• Solid Python experience; comfortable writing modules/scripts and handling data structures.
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and Git (GitHub/GitLab workflow).
• Programming experience with financial database systems is a plus.
• Very good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and automation of workflows for index development and product lifecycle processes.
• Write and maintain Python scripts to streamline operational tasks and improve data quality.
• Build small tools, prototypes, or scripts to enable efficient collaboration across internal teams.
• Prepare and structure data collection processes (templates, input channels, data validation, quality checks).
• Contribute to client-facing documents such as presentations, reports, and summaries.
• Gain hands-on experience in project coordination and client interaction within a dynamic team.

Skills

Python

Git

Data structures

English

Education

Economics/IT/Business Information Systems/Engineering student

Tools

GitHub/GitLab

Pandas

Job description

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 passionate about financial markets, fixed income products, and the data that drives them? Do you enjoy applying coding skills to automate processes, solve problems, and improve data-driven workflows? Are you ambitious, proactive, and eager to work in a technically oriented environment at the intersection of finance and technology? If so, you may be the perfect fit for our team!

Your Tasks

• Supporting the development and enhancement of automating workflows for index development, index setup, and product lifecycle processes.
• Writing and maintaining Python scripts to streamline operational tasks and improve data quality.
• Supporting internal teams by building small tools, prototypes, or scripts that enable efficient collaboration.
• Preparing and structuring data collection processes (templates, input channels, data validation, and initial quality checks).
• Contributing to the creation of client-facing documents such as presentations, reports, and summaries.
• Gaining hands-on experience in project coordination and client interaction within a dynamic team environment.

Your Profile

• Enrolled student of Economics with strong IT affinity, or enrolled student in IT/ Business Information Systems/ Engineering with a strong interest in capital markets.
• Solid programming experience in Python is required (you should be comfortable writing small modules/scripts and working with data structures).
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and Git (GitHub/GitLab workflow) is highly desirable.
• Programming experience with financial database systems is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Good problem-solving mindset with structured, procedural thinking.
• Independent, precise, and reliable working style, paired with enthusiasm and creative initiative.
• Very good command of English.

Our Offer

• Be part of the Solactive team and get to know the dynamics of an established, successful FinTech company.
• Experience a modern start-up culture with a flat hierarchy.
• Seize the opportunity to develop personally and take over responsibility.
• Receive numerous benefits (e.g. gym, regular staff parties, access to Corporate Benefits, modern office space with ergonomic set-up, employee lounge, and free beverages and fruits) and a monthly remuneration for your internship.