Global Head (m/f/d), Index Management – Equity Rebalance

#### **Company Description** Solactive AG is a FinTech company operating globally and growing at a fast pace, headquartered in Frankfurt. Since 2007, we develop tailor-made and multi-asset class index solutions for ETFs and other index-linked investment products for the leading global investment banks and asset managers as our clients. Flexibility, efficiency and providing the highest quality are at the heart and soul of our business philosophy. We are now hiring! #### **Job Overview** We are looking for an exceptional, forward-looking leader to head our Equity Rebalance group - a pivotal function at the heart of Index Management. You will lead an international team of 20 professionals across our Frankfurt, Hong Kong, and Toronto offices, reporting directly to the Head of Index Management. The team operates approximately 5000 complex equity selection models while maintaining deep client relationships with a global base of institutional clients. This role gives you an opportunity to define the next generation of operations: building a high-performing global team, strengthening resilience and ownership, and moving a critical production environment into future-proof standardized, technology-enabled, and scalable platforms. If you combine deep capital-markets and operations experience with the ambition to build, transform, and lead through complexity, this role offers the scope to make a lasting impact - on the team, the operating model, and the future growth of our global indexing business. #### **Your Tasks** **Team Leadership & People Management** * Lead and develop a global team, fostering accountability, collaboration, client focus, and continuous improvement. * Ensure clear responsibilities, effective coverage, and strong collaboration across regions and time zones. **Strategy & Transformation** * Define and execute the long-term vision and operating model for the Equity Rebalance team. * Drive the shift to standardized, scalable, and technology-enabled selection workflows. * Balance transformation initiatives with operational excellence, risk management, and client-service expectations. **Operational Excellence & Governance** * Identify and deliver automation, data, and process improvements in partnership with key stakeholders. * Maintain robust controls, governance, documentation, and escalation procedures across the selection-model lifecycle. * Ensure operational resilience through effective risk oversight and continuous process improvement. **Client & Escalation Management** * Act as the senior escalation point for complex client issues, rebalancing discussions, and operational incidents. * Ensure clear communication, root-cause analysis, and sustainable remediation of issues. #### **Your Profile** **Leadership & People Management** * 15+ years of experience in investment management, asset management, indexing, capital markets, or financial services operations. * Proven leadership experience, ideally managing international or