ETF Fund Operations Leader - Scale & Governance

Tidal Financial Group; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidal Financial Group is seeking an SVP of Fund Operations to lead and scale the ETF Fund Administration function, overseeing teams, processes, and controls across regulatory filings, board reporting, audits, liquidity, and risk management.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, shaping infrastructure and capabilities to support growth while maintaining accuracy, governance, and service quality. Strong ETF experience and executive presence are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of ETF fund operations or related experience.
• Experience leading large teams in high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of ETF operations and regulatory filings.
• Strong SEC regulatory knowledge for ETFs and funds.
• Proven ability to build scalable processes and controls.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and executive presence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Fund Administration function, overseeing teams and operations across fund administration, regulatory filings, board reporting, audit coordination, liquidity monitoring, service-provider oversight, and operational controls.
• Build and continuously improve a scalable operating model that supports growth while maintaining accuracy, consistency, strong controls, and service quality.
• Lead and develop senior managers and fund administration professionals, building leadership depth and accountability.
• Maintain oversight of regulatory filings, board reporting, liquidity monitoring, audits, and operational risk.
• Oversee SEC filings and fund reporting obligations (N-PORT, N-CEN, 24f-2, N-PX, etc.).
• Lead board reporting and support regulatory exams, audits, and due diligence.
• Establish policies, procedures, escalation frameworks, service standards, metrics, and reporting for governance.
• Partner with compliance, legal, portfolio management, capital markets, client service, product, and technology to resolve issues.

Skills

ETF operations

Team leadership

Regulatory filings

Board reporting

Operational controls

Communication

Executive presence

Strategic thinking

Education

Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

Tidal Financial Group is seeking an SVP of Fund Operations to lead and scale the ETF Fund Administration function, overseeing teams, processes, and controls across regulatory filings, board reporting, audits, liquidity, and risk management.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, shaping infrastructure and capabilities to support growth while maintaining accuracy, governance, and service quality. Strong ETF experience and executive presence are essential.