Trading Associate - Active

Tidal is seeking a highly skilled Trading Associate 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.  

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

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

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

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience, preferably with an ETF or trading background  

• Strong excel skills a must, VBA/Bloomberg/Python/etc. a plus  

• Must be a proactive problem solver and dedicated hard worker, capable of tackling challenges efficiently.  

• Must excel at managing multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.  

• Proximity to Chicago and New York preferred 

• Basic Bloomberg command knowledge   

• Exposure to investment compliance guideline monitoring and updating  

• Effective communicator that works well in a team environment that has a strong desire to continuously improve workflows, fundamentally understands operational risk, and takes initiative.