This role is onsite in our Oak Brook, IL office. 

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 and experienced ETF 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. 

This role is onsite in our Oak Brook, IL office. 

What you'll do

• Be a key member of the firm’s portfolio management team, taking an active role in managing portfolios and acting as liaison with clients. 

• Provide operational support through portfolio monitoring, trade execution, compliance reporting, and investment thought leadership. 

• Perform day-to-day portfolio reconciliation. 

• Work with trading team on the preparation or execution of trades, rebalances, ETF baskets, etc. 

• Prepare quarterly portfolio reconciliation and reports to assist in portfolio oversight, compliance reporting, board meetings and regulatory filing updates. 

• Understand firm’s policies and procedures for overall compliance and portfolio management, identifying improvements, as applicable. 

• Perform research regarding potential investment strategies and implementation. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related fields 

• 10 years’ experience, preferably with an ETF portfolio management background. 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

• Demonstrated history of solving complex problems 

• Strong excel skills, VBA a plus 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. 

• Must have attention to detail and ability to multi-task. 

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. 

• CFA charter holder preferred. 

This role is onsite in our Oak Brook, IL office.