ETF Trader

Lorraine Hedderman

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POSITION:

ETF Trader

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.

KEY DETAILS:

REGION: USA

LOCATION: Oakbrook, IL

JOB TYPE: On-site

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required 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.

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

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.

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