Associate Vice President of Trading, Active Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is in search of an Associate Vice President of Trading to play a key role in the management of Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) portfolios. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of both active and index strategies across various asset classes. This pivotal position demands a professional with a deep understanding of financial markets, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in managing investments within established risk-reward frameworks. The role involves direct client interaction to support investment objectives, monitoring portfolio activity, executing trades, ensuring compliance, and contributing investment insights. Applicants for the AVP of Trading role at the company should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least 5 years' experience in ETF portfolio management, trading, or a related investment function. Advanced Excel skills are essential, and experience with tools such as VBA, Bloomberg, Python, or similar is a plus. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver, with strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to accuracy. A continuous improvement mindset, strong communication, and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work effectively across teams, are also highly valued. The role requires a self-motivated individual who is comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced environment and is adept at identifying and addressing operational risks.

Hiring Company

Tidal Financial Group