President – Head of Distribution Services

Tidal Financial Group

. Lead Tidal ETF Distributors LLC, the statutory underwriter and distributor primarily for ETFs .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in broker-dealer operations and fund distribution, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and governance. Proven ability to lead complex transitions and manage P&L while collaborating across multiple stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

FINRA Membership Application ManagementBroker-Dealer OperationsP&L OwnershipRegulatory Compliance GovernanceETF Distribution Experience

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Launch ManagementStatutory Underwriter FunctionCompliance Technology ManagementContractual Notice ManagementClient Communication StrategyGovernance Approval ProcessesQuality Standards DevelopmentData Analysis for Staffing NeedsPricing Strategy DevelopmentTransition Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationClear Communication of ComplexityLeadership DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementTeam Building

Certifications & Qualifications

SIESeries 7Series 24Series 63Series 6Series 26Series 27Series 28

Industry Keywords

ETFAsset ManagementFund DistributionFINRAComplianceBroker-DealerInvestment CompaniesWhite-Label ETF PlatformFund AdministratorFinancial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Tidal ETF Distributors LLC, the statutory underwriter and distributor primarily for ETFs
Own the regulatory launch and guide TED's FINRA New Membership Application through approval
Establish governance, controls, reporting, books and records, insurance coverage, and decision-making structures for the broker-dealer
Serve as, or directly oversee, a FINRA registered principal and maintain regulatory readiness
Lead the phased transition of statutory distribution from the incumbent provider, including contractual notices, fund board approvals, client communications, authorized participant relationships, and implementation sequencing
Partner with fund boards, outside counsel, Client Success, Fund Operations, and internal teams throughout the transition
Develop and maintain Authorized Participant agreements and related infrastructure
Lead the transition and ongoing operation of FINRA Rule 2210 marketing compliance review
Build the review team, compliance technology platform, quality standards, and turnaround expectations
Analyze submission volume, utilization, quality, and service data to anticipate staffing and workflow needs
Set pricing and own TED's P&L, including revenue, cost management, net capital compliance, forecasting, and reporting to the CFO and executive leadership
Evaluate future opportunities to offer distribution and marketing compliance services to external ETF issuers
Create and execute TED's staffing plan, including hiring and developing registered leadership
Manage the Chief Compliance Officer, Financial and Operations Principal, outsourced partners, and other critical relationships
Collaborate across legal, compliance, finance, fund operations, technology, relationship management, and executive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 or more years of experience in broker-dealer operations, fund distribution, asset management, or a closely related area, including direct experience with FINRA-registered entities
Direct experience with the statutory underwriter or distributor function for registered investment companies, including ETFs or mutual funds, or experience leading a comparable distribution or compliance service provider
Experience managing FINRA membership applications or examinations is required
Hold the requisite licenses: SIE + Series 7 + Series 24 + Series 63; or SIE + Series 6 + Series 26 + Series 63
Demonstrated success building, launching, or scaling a regulated financial-services entity or function, with supervisory and principal registrations held or readily obtainable
Track record leading complex, multi-stakeholder transitions involving contractual notice periods, fund board or governance approvals, and client communications
Experience owning a business vertical P&L and making pricing, investment, staffing, and vendor decisions tied to business performance
Strong working knowledge of broker-dealer controls, net capital requirements, compliance governance, and books and records obligations
Ability to explain regulatory, financial, and operational complexity clearly to fund boards, executives, clients, and cross-functional partners
Prior experience with a white-label ETF platform, ETF servicing provider, fund administrator, or similar organization preferred
Experience managing compliance functions, including Chief Compliance Officer or Financial and Operations Principal relationships, and compliance technology vendors preferred
Experience bringing a previously outsourced regulated service or operating function in-house preferred
Additional supervisory and principal securities licensing history, such as Series 27 or 28, or equivalent registrations preferred