Jr Agency Trader

APEX Fintech Services•Dallas, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Fintech Solutions is an agency-focused broker-dealer executing trades on behalf of introducing firms and their clients across equities, options, fixed income, and currencies. We are seeking a motivated Jr Agency Trader to join our Dallas trading desk, where precision, regulatory rigor, and strong client relationships drive everything we do. This role is well-suited to an early-career trader who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and wants to build a career working closely with both internal teams and external introducing firms to deliver best-in-class execution and client support.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in trading or securities operations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex trading concepts clearly to clients and coordinate smoothly with market participants.
Strong commitment to customer service and client satisfaction.
Comfortable learning and applying trading platforms and other technology tools to solve operational problems and improve workflow efficiency.
Meticulous with trade entries, record-keeping, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all transactions.
Eagerness to develop into training and project leadership responsibilities as experience grows, including the ability to conduct training sessions and lead project teams, both in writing and verbally.
FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 57, and Series 63 required; candidates without current licensing must be willing and able to obtain them shortly after joining Apex.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of various financial instruments, including equities, options, and fixed income.
Solid understanding of current market regulations.
Series 4 and Series 24 certifications.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute electronic and manual trades across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable regulations and client directives.
Identify, manage, and resolve trading errors made by employees or the firm to maintain integrity and accuracy within trade operations.
Provide immediate assistance to clients with trade errors and issues, guiding them through the resolution process.
Serve as a primary contact during system outages, keeping clients and internal teams informed and coordinated.
Regularly liaise with exchanges, trading partners, and vendors to maintain seamless operations.
Engage with market participants to negotiate prices and settlements, optimizing financial outcomes for clients.
Research prices and market issues and report findings to relevant parties.
Prepare daily reports on special handling trades and complete reconciliation tasks.
Provide comprehensive operational and trading support to clients, enhancing their trading experience and outcomes.