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William Hart

William Hart

Chicago, IL, USA

ETF Trader (AVP) @ Tidal Financial Group

AVP of Trading at Tidal Financial Group

Open to Remote
Open to Relocation
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Background

University of Michigan alum with a B.A. in Political Science and Master in Management. Varsity punter for the Umich Football Team 2016-2020. I currently work as a trader at Tidal Financial Group where I help oversee a portfolio of over 50 leverage ETFs ($3 bn AUM), trading swaps, options, and equities on a daily basis. I am particularly interested in portfolio management and portfolio construction. Currently obtaining my CMT designation. I am looking for my next opportunity at a firm on the buy or sell-side that values personal growth and teamwork.


Job experience

  • July 2025 - present
    AVP of Trading
    Tidal Financial Group
    Chicago, IL, USA

    leverage trader for 2x leverage ETFs - swaps, high beta equities

  • February 2023 - July 2025
    Trading Analyst
    Tidal Financial Group
    Detroit, MI, USA

    Middle Office operations, trade settlements, cash movements, SMA trading, active and passive ETF trading.


Education

  • Ross School of Business
    Master in Management
    2020 - 2021
    Curriculum included Financial Management, Corporate Investment Decisions, Capital Markets Investing, Financial Trading, and Options and Futures Trading
  • University of Michigan
    Political Science
    2016 - 2020