AVP of Trading - Passive in Oak Brook, Illinois at Tidal Financial Group

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 AVP of Trading and Portfolio Management 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.   

What you'll do

• Serve as a key member of the Portfolio Management team, supporting the day-to-day management and oversight of passive investment portfolios and serving as a point of contact for clients as needed.

• Monitor portfolios and support trade execution, compliance reporting, and other activities related to the ongoing management of investment strategies.

• Perform daily portfolio reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Partner closely with the Trading team to prepare and execute trades, portfolio rebalances, ETF baskets, and other portfolio activity.

• Prepare quarterly portfolio reconciliations and reporting to support portfolio oversight, compliance requirements, board meetings, and regulatory filings.

• Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s portfolio management and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring day-to-day activities are performed in accordance with established guidelines.

• Identify opportunities to improve portfolio management processes, controls, and workflows as the business continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably within ETFs, trading, portfolio management, or a related investment function.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel required; experience with VBA, Bloomberg, Python, or similar tools is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying issues and driving them through resolution.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Portfolio Management, Trading, Compliance, and other internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proximity to Chicago and New York preferred 

• Basic Bloomberg command knowledge  

• Experience with or exposure to investment compliance guideline monitoring, maintenance, and updates.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Understanding of operational risk and the importance of maintaining effective controls within portfolio management and trading processes.

• Proactive and improvement-minded, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance workflows, processes, and overall efficiency.

We are prioritizing candidates who are located within proximity to Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; New York City, NY; and West Palm Beach, FL.