Fund Administration Analyst

Jobless; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tidal Financial Group is seeking a highly motivated Fund Administration Analyst to join our ETF team. You will manage priorities, rely on Excel formulas, and work with service providers and clients across the ETF ecosystem.

This role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements, with exposure to regulatory filings, fund data reconciliation, and SEC compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Utilize Excel and other financial tools to analyze fund data efficiently.
• Monitor ETF operational workflows and ensure compliance with SEC regulations.
• 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.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Effective communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Financial software

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fund Administration Analyst 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.


• Utilize Excel and other financial tools to analyze fund data efficiently.


• Monitor ETF operational workflows and ensure compliance with SEC regulations.


• 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.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectively.


• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, Power BI and data analysis.


• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management levels.


• Experience in fund administration, ETF operations, or financial services is a plus.


• Familiarity with SEC regulatory requirements for funds is beneficial but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to the full ETF operations lifecycle, working with top-tier clients and industry service providers.


• Opportunity to grow in fund administration and expand technical expertise.


• A collaborative and engaging work environment where your contributions make a direct impact.

We are prioritizing candidates who are located within proximity to Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; New York City, NY; and West Palm Beach, FL.

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.