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
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.