Trading Associate

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.


Trading

Oak Brook, IL

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