AVP of Fund Administration
About The Position
Tidal is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Fund Administrator for a senior role supporting one of the trusts it sponsors or an external trust sponsored by its clients and partners. The role guides day-to-day administration for a broad range of ETFs, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory and operational standards, under the oversight of a Trust Administration Manager. The position involves assisting and developing administrators with varying levels of experience, managing shifting priorities in a high-volume environment, and working closely with clients, service providers, and internal teams across the ETF ecosystem. The successful candidate will bring strong Excel and financial application skills, relevant fund administration or ETF experience, and a collaborative, adaptable approach.
Requirements
- Five to seven years of related work experience.
- Experience in fund administration, ETF operations, or financial services.
- Specific experience and knowledge of SEC regulatory requirements for funds.
- Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; an MBA is desirable.
- Strong ETF industry experience and a collaborative mindset.
- Public accounting background in fund audits is highly desirable.
- Experience and knowledge of derivative instruments, particularly swaps, is highly preferable.
- Experience in broker and custodian statement reconciliations is highly preferable.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, training, and development for staff administrators.
- Assist with daily fund accounting oversight, including NAV review.
- Coordinate with third-party service providers, including administrators where applicable, fund accountants, custodians, auditors, and legal counsel, to support fund operations.
- Coordinate fund audits with independent auditors and service providers.
- Review financial statements, board reports, and regulatory filings, including Forms N-PORT, N-CEN, 24f-2, N-PX, and N-CSR, whether prepared internally or by external service providers.
- Prepare and review fund expenses and accruals, including fee waivers and related fund expenses.
- Assist with and review new fund launches, including operational setup, vendor onboarding, and documentation review.
- Collaborate with internal teams across compliance, legal, trading, capital markets, fund governance, and client success.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes and controls.
- Assist with regulatory examinations, internal audits, and due diligence reviews.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
