The Tidal Financial Group is a leading ETF investment technology platform dedicated to creating, operating, and growing ETFs. We combine expertise and innovative partnership approaches to offer comprehensive, value-generating ETF solutions.
Our platform offers best-in-class strategic guidance, product planning, trust and fund services, legal support, operations support, marketing and research, and sales and distribution services.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Administration Associate to join our team. This role requires a strong ability to manage priorities in a constantly evolving
workload, as well as proficiency in Excel formulas and financial applications. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and eager to work cross-functionally with various service providers and clients in the ETF ecosystem.
What you'll do
- Assist in the preparation and review of ETF regulatory filings and fund reports.
- Maintain and reconcile fund data.
- Support interactions with investment advisors, custodians, auditors, and other internal and third parties.
- Prepare/review financial statements, Trust board reports, and regulatory filings, including Forms N-PORT, N-CEN, 24f-2, N-PX and N-CSR – as prepared internally or by external service providers
- Utilize Excel and other financial tools to analyze fund data efficiently.
- Monitor ETF operational workflows and ensure compliance with SEC regulations.
- Prepare and coordinate fund expenses and accruals, including fee waivers and other related fund expenses
- Collaborate with fund accountants and external service providers to address inquiries and operational tasks and challenges.
- Continuously re-prioritize tasks based on evolving deadlines and client needs.
- Contribute to process improvements and technology enhancements for fund administration related workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- Two to five years of related work experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment is very important
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in fund administration, ETF operations, or financial services is expected in this role.
- Specific experience and knowledge with SEC regulatory requirements for funds is required.
- Experience and knowledge of derivative instruments, particularly swaps, is highly preferable
- Experience in broker and custodian statement reconciliations is highly preferable
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Two to five years of related work experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in fund administration, ETF operations, or financial services
- Knowledge of SEC regulatory requirements for funds
- Experience and knowledge of derivative instruments, particularly swaps
- Experience in broker and custodian statement reconciliations
What We Do
Tidal Financial Group is a leading ETF investment technology platform, founded in 2012 to create, manage, and grow ETFs with a focus on customer-centric solutions. Our comprehensive platform offers best-in-class strategic guidance, product planning, trust and fund services, legal support, operations support, marketing and research, and sales and distribution. With offices in New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, West Palm and Detroit, our team of ETF and financial specialists brings extensive industry experience to every partnership.
