Director, Data Platform
Since its founding in 2007 in Frankfurt am Main, Solactive AG has grown into one of the leading players in the global indexing industry.
The company specializes in tailor-made multi-asset indices, offering clients faster service, greater flexibility, and cost-efficient solutions.
Over the years, Solactive and its subsidiaries have become one of the fastest-growing index providers worldwide, supporting leading investment banks and asset managers across global markets.
The company is widely recognized for its role in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry and also excels in areas such as structured products and investment mandates.
Through innovation, close customer relationships, and a commitment to excellence, Solactive has established itself as a trusted partner in the evolving global financial landscape.
Job Overview
At Solactive, data powers everything we do.
We are looking for a Director, Data Platform to lead the architecture, strategy, and operation of our internal data hub, ensuring reliable, high-quality, and timely market data delivery across the organization.
This role is ideal for a leader who thrives on building scalable, business-critical data platforms and leading high-performing engineering and operations teams.
Your Tasks
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Platform Strategy & Vision:
Define and execute the vision for Solactive’s data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency across infrastructure and operations.
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Business & Product Alignment:
Translate market data and client requirements into technical platform capabilities aligned with business objectives and product strategies.
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Team Leadership:
Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 data engineers and operations professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
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End-to-End Data Operations:
Oversee data ingestion, normalization, processing, and distribution across hundreds of external market data sources.
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Data Architecture & Governance:
Design and maintain governance frameworks ensuring data quality, lineage, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Drive strategic alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams to deliver shared business outcomes.
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Innovation & Technology Evaluation:
Evaluate and implement internal and external technologies, services, and tools to continuously evolve the data platform.
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Stakeholder Communication:
Clearly communicate platform vision, progress, and strategic priorities to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Talent Development:
Partner with HR and senior leadership to attract, develop, and retain top talent while building long-term organizational capability.
Your Profile
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Professional Experience:
10+ years of experience in data engineering, platform management, or infrastructure leadership, including at least 5 years managing large teams.
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Financial Market Data Expertise:
Strong understanding of financial market data including pricing, reference data, corporate actions, ESG data, and alternative data sources.
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Technical Expertise:
Deep experience with modern data architectures and technologies such as Kafka, Airflow, Flink, Iceberg, Databricks, Snowflake, and major cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure.
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Large-Scale Systems Experience:
Proven ability to build and operate high-volume data ingestion and processing systems for financial or reference data environments.
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Leadership Skills:
Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering business-critical systems within complex organizations.
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Strategic & Communication Skills:
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
What Solactive Offers
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International Environment:
Join a motivated and globally diverse team at one of the world’s fastest-growing index providers.
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FinTech Excellence:
Work at the forefront of financial technology and data-driven innovation.
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Modern Company Culture:
Enjoy a flat hierarchy and startup-like environment focused on collaboration and ownership.
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Early Responsibility:
Take ownership from day one while building meaningful internal and external relationships.
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Vacation & Time Off:
Benefit from 30 vacation days annually plus additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
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Competitive Compensation:
Receive an attractive salary and benefits package.
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Additional Benefits:
Includes job ticket support, corporate discounts, ergonomic office equipment, employee lounge access, and complimentary beverages and fruit.
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Networking Opportunities:
Participate in company networking events and community initiatives.
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Professional Development:
Access a wide range of learning and training opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Flexible Work Environment:
Enjoy flexible working hours and a hybrid work model within a dynamic and diverse workplace.
Your Application
Interested in joining Solactive?
Apply directly online through the “Apply Now” button on the company website and complete the application form.
Please upload your CV.
A cover letter is optional.
Your contact person is:
For more information, please visit:
www.solactive.com/career/
