Execution Services Associate

Associate, Execution Services

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.

• 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

Work Experience

- 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Familiarity with execution methods and trading workflow from order origination through settlement.

- 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.

- 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.

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field

- FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

$56,000-$70,000

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.