Trader

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 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.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

The pay range for this role is :

90,000 - 130,000 USD per year(Oak Brook, IL)

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