Tidal Financial Group · 2 months ago
AVP of Corporate Development and Strategy
Tidal Financial Group is a leading ETF investment technology platform dedicated to creating, operating, and growing ETFs. The AVP of Corporate Development and Strategy will shape Tidal’s long-term growth through corporate development and enterprise strategy, working closely with senior executives to evaluate acquisition opportunities and drive strategic initiatives.
Asset ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConsultingFinancial ServicesFinTechMarketing
Responsibilities
Analyze the Competitive Landscape: Conduct ongoing competitor tracking, market mapping, and trend analysis to inform Tidal’s strategic priorities
Support M&A and Partnerships: Assist in sourcing, evaluating, and executing potential acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures. Participate in due diligence, modeling, and integration planning
Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the Tidal C-Suite on high-priority strategic projects and board-level deliverables
Drive Organic Growth Initiatives: Support cross-functional efforts to identify, prioritize, and operationalize new growth opportunities across Tidal’s platform
Develop Strategic Insights: Translate data, research, and financial analysis into actionable insights and recommendations
Build Frameworks and Tools: Develop models, scorecards, and dashboards to track key performance metrics and monitor strategic progress
Inform Long-Term Planning: Contribute to annual and multi-year strategic planning, scenario modeling, and market positioning exercises
Enhance Internal Alignment: Work across teams (finance, product, business development, marketing) to ensure strategic consistency and communication across initiatives
Qualification
Required
MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, corporate development, or strategy roles—preferably within financial services or asset management
Strong analytical skills and comfort with financial modeling; comfortable interpreting financial statements and building valuation frameworks
Experience supporting M&A due diligence, partnership evaluations, or strategic planning processes
Excellent research and synthesis abilities; able to distill complex market data into actionable insights
Clear communicator who can work cross-functionally and present to C-Level leadership
Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously
Genuine interest in ETFs, asset management, and the evolution of investment platforms
Preferred
We are prioritizing candidates who are located within proximity to Chicago, IL and New York City, NY
Company
Tidal Financial Group
Tidal Financial Group (Tidal) is a leading ETF investment and technology platform facilitating the creation, operation and growth of ETFs.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$32MKey Investors
Insignia Capital GroupFTV Capital
2025-09-03Private Equity
2022-10-06Private Equity· $32M
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
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