Sr Execution Services Analyst

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech‑forward solutions that simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software supports clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, collectively powering access to the stock market for over 22 million end customers. We are changing how the securities industry operates by digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. Our global team works from offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

About the Role

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Connectivity Senior Analyst to join the Execution Services Team, integrating clients with Apex’s leading multi‑asset trading solutions. In this critical role you will implement 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. The role also involves client configuration and onboarding, managing vendor relationships and expenses, creating and maintaining specifications and connectivity databases, and serving as a subject‑matter expert for Execution Services when collaborating with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding connectivity, FIX certification, and routing integration processes for clients, executing brokers, and liquidity venues.
• Direct testing protocols and oversee the promotion of updates and workflows to production environments.
• Resolve high‑level issues related to connectivity and trading system functionality.
• Develop and manage relationships with vendor platforms and internal trading, product, and technology teams.
• Ensure proper maintenance of technical specifications and connectivity databases.
• Direct complex, multi‑stakeholder onboarding initiatives, adhering to timelines and securing approvals from necessary parties.
• Identify and contribute to the improvement and streamlining of processes and services, including utilizing firm‑approved AI tools and data analysis tools to realize efficiencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in client‑facing roles managing trading system connectivity, client integrations, or FIX certification processes.
• Strong background in leading financial technology/FIX implementations and managing vendor relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred.
• Certifications related to trading systems and technologies (e.g., FIX protocol) are a plus.

Skills

• Deep understanding of FIX protocol, execution methods, and trading workflows from order initiation through settlement.
• In‑depth understanding of market microstructure, trading protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• AI fluency and strong data analysis skills with the ability to organize, manipulate, and interpret data.
• Client‑focused mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Effective communication with stakeholders across technical and non‑technical functions.
• Self‑starter with a sense of urgency.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) and Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive paid time off.
• 401(k) match.
• Parental leave.
• HSA contribution match.
• Paid subscription to the Calm app.
• Generous external learning and tuition‑reimbursement benefits.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule for most roles, allowing flexibility to work from home and from one of the primary office locations.