Corporate Communications & PR Coordinator

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify automate and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash Betterment SoFi Webull and eToro amongst many others; collectively Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.  

 At Apex we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo which was manual slow and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest. 

When you're at Apex you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin Dallas Chicago New York Portland Belfast and Manila are home to over 1000 employees. 

Together we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit results empathy accountability and teamwork — with Apex. 

We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do the purpose-driven nature of our work and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received: 

Best Places to Work 

2026 2025 2024 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn 

WealthTech of the Year 

2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards 

The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 

2024 - Presented by CNBC 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Title: Corporate Communications & Public Relations Coordinator 

Location: Chicago 

Job Summary:  

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Corporate Communications & Public Relations Coordinator. In this role you will assist in the day-to-day management of external public relations and internal communications functions ensuring cohesive messaging and alignment with the company’s business goals. This entry-level position is ideal for a motivated recent graduate or someone with emerging professional experience seeking to gain valuable industry career skills. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to execute critical deliverables while shaping corporate communications strategies. 

Duties/Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below outline the key aspects of the role but are not limited to these specific duties. The scope of your work may evolve to meet business needs and department objectives 

• Collaborate with compliance marketing sales and HR teams to coordinate content approvals that ensure consistency and align messaging with company business objectives. 

• Oversee social media posting scheduling and monitoring across all company platforms to maintain brand consistency and compliance with industry regulations. 

• Maintain project management tools and calendars for upcoming events media opportunities and engagements while providing timely weekly and bi-weekly reports such as media monitoring summaries and business development metrics. 

• Support the implementation of employer branding strategies and ensure alignment across internal and external communications touchpoints. 

• Coordinate press release distribution and assist executives in creating thought leadership content and submission-ready industry publications. 

• Manage corporate media subscriptions and vendor partnerships including renewal tracking and account oversight. 

• Assist in preparing and submitting industry award applications and recognition program materials in accordance with set requirements. 

• Project manage PR initiatives amongst internal Apex team and third party agencies or strategic partners 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

• Strong written verbal and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail. 

• Proficiency in social media platforms and familiarity with digital marketing tools and strategies. 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in high-pressure environments while managing multiple deliverables effectively. 

• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. 

• Experience with vendor management and subscription oversight preferred. 

• Familiarity with compliance workflows and initiatives in regulated industries will be considered a plus. 

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a related field or equivalent experience. 

• Previous internship or entry-level experience in corporate communications public relations or a related field preferred. 

Work Environment: 2-3 bullets. Describe the work environment (close your eyes and outline the environment as you would to someone who cannot see be the candidate’s eyes). 

• Work is primarily conducted in a professional office setting. 

• Fast-paced financial services environment requiring adherence to strict deadlines and regulatory compliance standards. 

• Collaborative culture with frequent cross-functional interactions and stakeholder coordination. 

​Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

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.

What We Do

Apex Fintech Solutions provides the tools and services that enable hundreds of clients to launch scale and support digital investing for tens of millions of end investors. The company provides essential infrastructure and a comprehensive ecosystem of cloud-based products to enable and streamline trading wealth management cost basis tax reporting and through its subsidiary Apex Clearing™ custody and clearing. For more information visit the Apex Fintech Solutions website: https://www.apexfintechsolutions.com.

Why Work With Us

We are bold enough to do what needs to be done. Savvy enough to know what that is. Kind and candid enough to tell it like it is every step of the way. We are compelling in our own right but devoted to joint success. We watch our backs. We scout the way ahead. We put ourselves our team and our clients in a position to soar.

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