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:
Tidal is seeking a highly skilled trader/junior portfolio manager responsible for the implementation and management of various Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) portfolios. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in managing portfolios within relevant risk-reward frameworks. The ETF Portfolio Management team provides portfolio management and execution services for ETF issuers. The firm manages both active and index-based portfolios and covers most major global asset classes. This position will closely be involved with day-to-day portfolio management functions of exchange traded products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trading equities, options, and fixed income. This role requires experience in using Bloomberg or other institutional trading platforms, as well as a background in financial services and back/middle office operations.
What you'll do:
- Execute and manage trades across various asset classes with emphasis on fixed income.
- Work with the Trading Operations Team, including but not limited to trade allocation, position settlement, and reconciliation of all trading.
- Utilize Bloomberg, MarketAxess, or other institutional trading platforms for efficient trade execution.
- Working closely with Prime Brokers and Market Makers to ensure trading best execution and fund efficiencies
- Stay updated with market trends, economic developments, and trading strategies.
- Strong familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
- Partner with Investment/Portfolio Management team to continually improve and enhance the trading process and procedures.
- A relentless focus on quality and ability to produce accurate information independently without extensive support/QA from others.
- Continually analyzing, reviewing and improving our operations and service as the trading business evolves•The individual will be expected to interact and build strong relationships with stakeholders
- Cash Management
Qualifications:
- Business related degree.
- 3-5 years of experience (or more) in trading equities, options, and fixed income.
- Institutional/RIA trading experience.
- Proficiency with Bloomberg, MarketAxess, or similar institutional trading platforms.
- Strong understanding of financial markets and trading strategies.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Very high level of competency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), and post-trade processing.
- Experience working for a firm that manages 40 Act products
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to trading activities.
- Experience working in a high-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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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.
