Team Head – QIS Index Structuring

Solactive AG; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days vacation

Hybrid work model

Gym membership

Occupational pension contribution (bAV

Job ticket

Zusammenfassung

Solactive AG in Frankfurt am Main seeks a Product Team Head for QIS Index Structuring. You will manage a 10+ person team of financial engineers, drive strategy, and scale the business with clients and cross‑functional partners across our global offices.

The role requires deep expertise in Quantitative Asset Management, indexing, and structuring/QIS, plus proven leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex models into clear client communications. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in Quantitative Asset Management or QIS/Structuring.
• Proven leadership of a quant/engineering team.
• Strong ability to translate quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Lead, mentor, and develop a 10+ person Financial Engineering team.
• Oversee design, modelling, and implementation of QIS strategies and tools.
• Coordinate client projects, research initiatives, and product innovation.
• Translate complex quantitative concepts for senior stakeholders and clients.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative finance

Team leadership

Quantitative modeling

Programming concepts

Tools

Python

R

Jobbeschreibung

Product Team Head – QIS Index Structuring (Full‑time, Frankfurt am Main)

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.

Your Tasks

Team Leadership & People Management

• 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.

Business & Product Leadership

• 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.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• 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.

Client Engagement

• 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.

Your Profile

Professional Background

• 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.

Technical & Quantitative Skills

• 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).

Leadership & Communication

• 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.

Our Offer

• Global Team: Join our motivated international team at Solactive.
• FinTech Excellence: Experience innovation and excellence in FinTech.
• 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.