Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients\' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you\'ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a motivated self-starter to join our growing Operations team in Belfast. You will play a crucial role in executing essential market-related and client-reporting functions. As an Operations Specialist, you will have the exciting opportunity to support our Corporate Actions team by undertaking a diverse range of risk and regulatory functions. By leveraging your expertise, you will ensure compliance and mitigate potential risks while championing the success of Apex\'s core products for our introducing broker-dealers. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to the growth and development of our expanding operations. Join us and make a meaningful impact on our organization.

This opportunity is structured as a 12 month, fixed term contract.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do day-to-day:

Partner with the business. Monitor critical exceptions and help drive resolution. Examples include asset transfers, corporate action event processing, account creation / restriction, mutual fund trade processing. Other work may include fraud monitoring and prevention, performing reconciliations and internal reporting.

Take care of Apex clients. Answer customer inquiries and requests for information via email and phone. These range from simple to complex.

Expand industry knowledge. Attain functional knowledge of FINRA, SEC regulations as it pertains to department functions. Understand workflows for a broad spectrum of client transactions and related reporting. Follow and enforce firm policies and procedures as it relates to these rules.

Challenge the Norm. Help develop and modify current processes in order to reduce risk and improve efficiencies. Provide input to initiatives that will help change our business and the industry.

About you:

Proven experience in the Financial Services Industry

Experience working in brokerage or financial services operations

Proficient in Microsoft Office; MS Excel in particular

Knowledge of trading operations, market mechanics, and the regulations that shape our business

Ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, think critically, and apply creative problem-solving skills to resolve issues and implement process improvements

Self- motivated and able to work independently

Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

Be a great team player who is willing to work cross-functionally to provide the best solutions for our customers

Excellent communication skills

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in related field or equivalent practical experience

Bonus points:

2+ years working in brokerage, or financial services operations

Corporate Actions experience desirable (not essential)

Familiarity with brokerage operations and consumer technology

SQL and a strong understanding of data organization

Life at AFSUK:

We want you to like coming to work so we work really hard to make your job fun and different from any other.

We offer:

28 days annual leave plus 10 NI national holidays

Pension matched up to 7%

Private health insurance for medical and dental

Life Insurance

Great work/life balance and flexible working hours

Monthly catered lunches

Unlimited drinks and snacks

Poker tournaments

Charitable matching gift program

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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.

AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.

Apex Fintech Solutions