Execution Services Associate

APEX Fintech Services•Dallas, TX

3d•$56,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers. At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees. Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex. We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received: Best Places to Work 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn WealthTech of the Year 2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 2024 - Presented by CNBC ABOUT THIS ROLE Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a motivated Associate to join our Execution Services Team, integrating clients with Apex’s leading multi-asset trading solutions. In this critical role, the associate will assist in implementing end-to-end, tailored routing and execution solutions within Apex’s trading environment, ensuring a seamless and efficient trading experience based on each client’s business model. In addition to client configuration and onboarding, this role also involves working closely with vendors, creating and maintaining specifications and connectivity databases, and serving as a subject matter expert for Execution Services when collaborating with internal teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in financial services or financial technology.
Background in FIX connectivity/certification, trading systems, client service, or client integration. Strong adjacent experience with clear, hands-on results will be considered.
Familiarity with execution methods and trading workflow from order origination through settlement.
AI fluency and solid data analysis skills with the ability to organize, manipulate, and interpret data.
Client-focused mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and sense of urgency.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across technical and non-technical functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

Understanding of market microstructure, trading protocols (FIX), and regulatory requirements a plus.
Curious, eager to learn, and possesses a desire to develop expertise in Trading and Execution Services.
FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred

Responsibilities

Support onboarding connectivity, FIX certification, and routing integration processes for clients, executing brokers, and liquidity venues.
Assist with directing testing protocols and the promotion of updates and workflows to production environments.
Along with senior members of the team, help resolve high-level issues related to connectivity and trading system functionality.
Field client inquiries, maintain clear and proactive communication, and escalate more complex matters to senior staff as needed.
Develop relationships with vendor platforms and coordinate with internal trading technology and product teams.
Ensure proper maintenance of technical specifications and connectivity databases.
Contribute to and identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes and services, including utilizing firm-approved AI tools and data analysis tools to realize efficiencies