20 Sep
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Solactive
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Toronto
Are you passionate about investing, portfolio management, and capital markets? Do you keep a pulse on the latest trends in thematic & benchmark indices, ETFs, structured products and innovative investment strategies? We are looking for a resourceful self-starter with a quantitative academic background, professional experience in equity markets, derivatives, or index maintenance, and a curiosity for trends in investing.
If you thrive on data-driven analysis, idea generation, and client collaboration, you will fit right in. Work with us in an international, fast-paced environment where analytical rigor meets clear communication.
Your Tasks
- As part of the Client Relationship Management & Advisory team, proactively cultivate relationships with a global client base, identify new business opportunities, and act as a trusted advisor to deliver exceptional client service and long-term partnership value.
- Manage and oversee a diverse portfolio of benchmark and thematic equity indices, balancing execution with an understanding of the underlying investment strategy to ensure accuracy, stability, and timely delivery across all rebalancing cycles.
- Execute systematic, rules-based selection and rebalancing of both Solactive and client indices.
- Conduct research on thematic investment trends and apply quantitative, rules-based approaches for index selection, weighting, and systematic rebalancing.
- Act as a key contact and trusted partner for an international client base in both North America and Europe, including leading investment banks, asset managers, hedge funds,
and trading desks - translating complex thematic & benchmark concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Enhance and maintain index algorithms and deterministic models within the company’s framework.
- Identify and implement robust and scalable improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in index management.
- Collaborate closely with data engineers, business analysts and developers throughout the software development lifecycle.
Your Profile
- Academic degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, or Engineering.
- Experience in managing and fostering client relationships.
- At least 5 years of experience in equity markets execution, portfolio management, index management, or in a similar process-driven financial environment, with exposure to quantitative models, portfolio concepts, or systematic investment strategies.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to clearly explain investment concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with thematic & benchmark investing concepts, benchmarks, investment strategies, portfolio optimization or a related field.
- Innovative,
analytical thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and high attention to detail.
- Highly organized, capable of managing multiple operational cycles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset and intercultural competence.
- Proficiency in Python is required while experience in VBA, MATLAB, or SQL is an asset.
- Fluency in English is required while proficiency in other languages such as: French, German, or Spanish, is an asset.
Our Offer
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary package that reflects your experience, skills, and contribution to the team.
- Global Team: Join our highly motivated international team with colleagues from around 50 different nationalities.
- FinTech Excellence: Delve into the inner workings of a thriving FinTech company.
- Connect with Colleagues: Be prepared for a unique chance to travel to Solactive's other global offices in Europe and North America, where you can meet and collaborate with your fellow professionals.
- Modern Culture: Enjoy our modern, flat hierarchy, and startup-like culture.
- Special Benefits: Healthcare coverage, modern office space, free beverages, fruits, and more.
- Community & Networking: Engage in our various networking and social events.
- Flexibility: Embrace a flexible work culture with the freedom to choose your working hours, including a hybrid work model, all within a diverse and dynamic environment.
Please note: no artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position.
📌 Senior Associate/Vice President Index Management – Equity Rebalance (Toronto)
🏢 Solactive
📍 Toronto