Summer 2026

Associate Consultant

Posted on 10/30/2025

Tidal Commerce

Tidal Commerce

1-10 employees

Processes credit card payments for merchants

No salary listed

Remote in Canada

Remote

Flexible remote and in-office collaboration.

Category
Consulting (1)
Required Skills
Market Research
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Pursuing or recently completed a master's degree (MBA, MSc in Management, Strategy, Economics, or related field)
  • Proven project management skills with client-facing experience, including coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Proven ability to work independently while contributing effectively in team settings.
Responsibilities
  • Drive end-to-end project delivery by overseeing all phases - from initial scoping and stakeholder alignment, through planning, execution, and QA, to successful deployment and post-launch support.
  • Monitor project progress, track deliverables, and prepare status updates for internal and client teams.
  • Develop process documentation and presentation materials to support client recommendations.
  • Support meetings and workshops with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, capturing key insights and follow-up actions.
  • Conduct research and detailed analysis to support client engagements, including market research, benchmarking, and operational analysis.
  • Liaise with clients and team members to ensure needs and expectations are clearly understood and addressed.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with digital transformation, enterprise technology implementations, and IT strategy would be an added advantage.
  • Experience in the e-commerce industry and familiarity with platforms such as Shopify and Commercetools is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to structure and interpret data-driven insights.
  • High proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with tools such as Miro, Jira, or other collaboration/project management platforms is a plus.

Tidal Commerce provides credit card processing and merchant services for a diverse set of clients, including e-commerce shops, restaurants, and small retail stores. Its offerings cover payment processing, merchant education, and payment analysis, all designed to help businesses manage payments more efficiently. The core product set includes Smart Terminal bundles and customizable payment systems that simplify handling transactions for customers. The company distinguishes itself with transparent, scalable pricing (no hidden costs) and a range of services, including funding options up to $500,000 with terms up to 18 months, and 24/7 tech support. It also emphasizes PCI compliance guidance to keep payment operations secure. Overall, Tidal Commerce aims to help businesses grow by providing easy-to-use payment tools, reliable support, and financing options to improve cash flow.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$4M

Headquarters

Oak Brook, Illinois

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • American Academy of Dermatology partnership exposes Tidal to thousands of high-transaction-volume member practices.
  • Private equity consolidation in dermatology increases patient volumes 4.7–17% per practitioner, driving payment processing demand.
  • Funding options up to $500K with 18-month terms improve cash flow for growing merchant clients.

What critics are saying

  • Brand confusion with Tidal Commerce Inc., Shopify-focused e-commerce firm, diverts merchant leads to competitors.
  • Stagnant $6.6M revenue and 29-person team cannot scale against Stripe's API-driven, developer-friendly platform.
  • Square's free POS terminals undercut Smart Terminal bundles, driving small retail customer defections.

What makes Tidal Commerce unique

  • Employee and family-owned structure with award-winning 24/7 U.S.-based technical support differentiates from competitors.
  • Transparent fee structure saves merchants average 30% on credit card processing fees versus industry standards.
  • Level III certified processor offering end-to-end encryption and full PCI compliance for merchant security.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

WFMZ-TV
Nov 4th, 2021
Premier Payment Systems hires Arthur Hoffman as Vice President of Sales

Merchant Bancard Processing's Vice President of Sales, Arthur Hoffman, will join Tidal Commerce upon completion of the transaction and lead Tidal Commerce's business development operations.

Cision
Jun 23rd, 2021
Premier Payment Systems partnered with American Academy of Dermatology on Jun 23rd 21'.

Tidal Commerce, an innovative financial technology and payment processing company, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with the American Academy of Dermatology to be the preferred vendor of merchant services for their members nationwide.

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