Fund Paralegal

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.

About the role

The primary purpose of the Fund Paralegal is to provide services to support Tidal’s exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) platform. The Fund Paralegal position is part of the Legal group within Tidal and will support Tidal’s legal team. In addition, the Fund Paralegal is a key point of contact with Tidal’s clients. The Fund Paralegal will receive training commensurate with experience level to assist Tidal’s legal team in preparing and filing registration statements with the SEC.  

What you'll do

• Assist with the preparation of fund registration statements, including Statutory prospectuses, Summary prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Initial, annual, and amended registration statement filings, and Supplemental filings.
• Create and manage timelines associated with all registration-related filings
• Collaborate with internal teams including Compliance, Marketing, and Fund Administration
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, auditing firms, and service providers

Qualifications

• Two or more years of ETF or mutual fund registration statement experience is required.  

• Knowledge of Form N-1A and SEC EDGAR filing form types is required. 

• Experience with a mutual fund prospectus management tool is preferred but not required. Self-starter with strong organizational and proofreading skills, solid communication and interpersonal skills (both oral and written), and above average drafting/writing skills. 

• Strong ability to prioritize and work concurrently on a variety of projects. 

• The ability to work well independently and collaborate, often within tight time constraints. 

• Resourcefulness in problem-solving. 

• Strong Microsoft Word skills are required. Ability to adapt to new software and processes. 

• Knowledge of SEC rules and regulations applicable to ETFs is desired, but not required. 

• Associate’s degree is preferred, though previous directly related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. 

• Full time; evenings may be required during peak periods. 

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