Vice President, Capital Markets

Tidal Financial Group

full-time

Posted on: 9/6/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida, Illinois, New York, Wisconsin

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About the role

Serve as the senior point of contact for authorized participants (APs), market makers (MMs), exchanges, and broker-dealers to optimize ETF market quality.
Lead capital markets strategy for new ETF launches, aligning trading and liquidity objectives with product and distribution goals.
Represent Tidal in industry forums, regulatory discussions, and capital markets initiatives.
Oversee daily ETF trading activity, creation/redemption processes, and NAV/trading price alignment, improving spreads, volumes, and premiums/discounts.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance liquidity and efficiency in primary and secondary markets.
Support derivatives risk oversight in compliance with SEC Rule 18f-4, including VaR calculations, stress testing, leverage monitoring, and back testing.
Oversee derivatives trade execution, confirmation, collateral management, and counterparty risk monitoring.
Ensure adherence to ETF, derivatives, and capital markets regulations; act as a key contact for audits and regulatory inquiries.
Direct development of capital markets reporting, analytics, and performance dashboards; identify system enhancements to strengthen data integrity and operational controls.
Leverage advanced financial modeling and risk analytics to inform trading strategies and market-making relationships.

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degree or professional designation (CFA, FRM) preferred.
7+ years of experience in ETF capital markets, derivatives trading, or related risk/operations leadership roles.
Expert knowledge of derivatives instruments (options, futures, swaps) and their role in ETF investment strategies.
Proven experience with VaR models, stress testing, and advanced risk management frameworks.
Strong understanding of SEC regulations, ETF structures, and investment fund compliance requirements.
Demonstrated success building and maintaining strategic relationships with APs, MMs, and exchanges.
Proficiency in Excel, risk analytics platforms, and market data tools; familiarity with coding or automation tools a plus.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives.
Preference for candidates located within proximity to Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; New York City, NY; and West Palm Beach, FL.