Associate Product Analyst (ALDP)

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
The Associate Product Analysts, will be part of the Apex Leadership & Development Program (ALDP), a cohort based, early career program designed to enable success through an intensive 6-8 week cross-functional training program focused on exploring the financial services industry and lines of businesses across Apex. The program is designed for recent college graduates and will provide ongoing education and career development opportunities. You will play a vital role in our product team, contributing to the success of our products. Additionally, you will work closely with experienced product managers, gaining hands-on experience in the financial services industry.
This opportunity is expected to begin late June 2024.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers on well-scoped components or projects
• Contribute to the delivery of larger projects, focusing on skill development
• Assist in executing the company's product strategy
• Support the product team by volunteering for relevant projects
• Participate in preexisting team processes
• Lead 0-1 feature teams as assigned
• Handle projects with well-defined scopes and quarterly milestones
• Work under the guidance of a PM2 or senior dev/manager
• Manage project priorities within a single product scope
• Participate in group discussions and contribute to group decision-making
• Provide relevant feedback during group conversations
• Conduct research tasks, summarizing findings qualitatively and quantitatively
• Communicate updates and information to team members responsible for customer communication
• Drive energy and highlight success within your immediate feature team
• Contribute to data gathering that supports product strategy defined by others

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to start late June 2024 alongside other cohort members
• Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to detail
• Curiosity and a strong desire for learning and improvement
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities within a team
• Interest in financial markets and fintech
• Eligibility to work in the US without employer sponsorship

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in any business-related major, preferably finance or economics, or a related degree with business experience
• Minimum requirement of a 3.2 cumulative GPA

Work Environment:

• Office-based role in Austin, TX, with 3 days per week in the office
• Fast-paced, dynamic environment

We'd love to hear about:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Curiosity to learn and a drive to improve
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Interest in financial markets and fintech

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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.