Fund Administration Associate

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 We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Administration Associate to join our team. This role requires a strong ability to manage priorities in a constantly evolving workload, as well as proficiency in Excel formulas and financial applications. The ideal candidate will be organized, adaptable, and eager to work cross-functionally with various service providers and clients in the ETF ecosystem. What you'll do

• Assist in the preparation and review of ETF regulatory filings and fund reports.
• Maintain and reconcile fund data.
• Support interactions with investment advisors, custodians, auditors, and other internal and third parties.
• Prepare/review financial statements, Trust board reports, and regulatory filings, including Forms N-PORT, N-CEN, 24f-2, N-PX and N-CSR – as prepared internally or by external service providers
• Utilize Excel and other financial tools to analyze fund data efficiently.
• Monitor ETF operational workflows and ensure compliance with SEC regulations.
• Prepare and coordinate fund expenses and accruals, including fee waivers and other related fund expenses
• Collaborate with fund accountants and external service providers to address inquiries and operational tasks and challenges.
• Continuously re-prioritize tasks based on evolving deadlines and client needs.
• Contribute to process improvements and technology enhancements for fund administration related workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Two to five years of related work experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment is very important
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in fund administration, ETF operations, or financial services is expected in this role.
• Specific experience and knowledge with SEC regulatory requirements for funds is required.
• Experience and knowledge of derivative instruments, particularly swaps, is highly preferable
• Experience in broker and custodian statement reconciliations is highly preferable