About this opportunity
Tidal Financial Group lists this Trade Analyst - Leverage opportunity in oak brook, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Leverage Trading Analyst responsible for the implementation and management of various leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF). This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, strong analytical skills, and an ability to manage portfolios within a fast-paced environment. The ETF Portfolio Management team provides portfolio management and execution services for ETF issuers. This position will closely be involved with day-to-day portfolio management functions of leveraged ETFs.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of equities, options, and other derivatives. This role requires using Bloomberg and other institutional trading platforms. A background in financial services and back/middle office operations is preferred.
What you'll do
Execute and manage trades across equities, options, and swaps.
Execute day-to-day duties in the operations of the Trading Team, including but not limited to trade allocation, position settlement, and reconciliation of all trading.
Utilize Bloomberg 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.
Accountable for performance and adherence to fund objectives and delivering superior returns against direct competitors.
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.
Work closely with our Operations Team to understand their needs and to build solutions that enable them to execute transactions and other operational processes effectively.
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
Bachelor's degree, preferably business or quantitative discipline related, or relevant experience
0-2 years of experience (or more) in trading equities, options, and fixed income, with a strong emphasis on option trading
Institutional/RIA trading experience
Proficiency with Bloomberg or similar institutional trading platforms
Strong understanding of financial markets and trading strategies
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Demonstrated history of solving complex problems
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Very high level of competency in Excel
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with trading platforms, order management systems (OMS), and post-trade processing
Experience working for a firm that manages 40 Act products
Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to trading activities
Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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Who can apply
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