Trading Associate - Active
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Salary$80k – $110k
LocationOakbrook Terrace, IL
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentTrading
Company size51–200 people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 1d ago
Verified live1d ago
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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
Must be a proactive problem solver and dedicated hard worker
Must excel at managing multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
VBA/Bloomberg/Python/etc. a plus
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
Proximity to Chicago and New York preferred
Skills
Excel
VBA
Bloomberg
Python
About the role
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.
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 and trading of exchange traded products.
What you’ll do
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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.
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Provide operational support through portfolio monitoring, trade execution,
compliance reporting, and investment thought leadership.
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Perform day-to-day portfolio reconciliation.
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Work with trading team on the preparation or execution of trades, rebalances, ETF
baskets, etc.
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Understand firm’s policies and procedures for overall compliance and portfolio
management, identifying improvements, as applicable.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, accounting, economics, or related fields
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Minimum 3+ years’ experience, preferably with an ETF or trading background
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Strong excel skills a must, VBA/Bloomberg/Python/etc. a plus
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Must be a proactive problem solver and dedicated hard worker, capable of tackling challenges efficiently.
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Must excel at managing multiple deadlines and tasks simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
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Proximity to Chicago and New York preferred
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Basic Bloomberg command knowledge
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Exposure to investment compliance guideline monitoring and updating
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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.
About the company
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.