Director Head of RIA Portfolio Management

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

As the senior portfolio manager you will lead the day-to-day execution of rebalancing and direct indexing strategies ensure compliance with securities regulations and client investment policies and build scalable operational processes as AIM grows from initial launch with Facet Wealth to managing billions in assets across multiple RIA clients.

This is a foundational leadership role in a high-growth initiative with significant revenue potential ($1.6M+ annually by 2027) and strategic importance to Apex Fintech Solutions.

• Execute Daily Trading Workflow: Oversee the complete daily trading cycle from pre-market preparation through end-of-day reconciliation for multiple RIA client books

• Client Session Management: Manage separate isolated trading sessions for each RIA client ensuring proper segregation of strategies compliance requirements and audit trails

• Trade Proposal Review: Review and approve algorithmic trade proposals generated by Apex's rebalancing and direct indexing technology validating trade logic calculations and alignment with client strategies

• Multi-Level Trade Review: Conduct comprehensive trade reviews including:

  Trade logic and calculation validation

  Strategy alignment confirmation

  Anomaly detection and investigation

  Tax implication analysis

  Trading cost assessment

  Market impact evaluation

• Risk Management: Monitor portfolio exposures concentration limits and trading thresholds across all client books

• Trade Execution Oversight: Submit approved trades to Apex Basket Trading Application and monitor execution quality throughout the trading day

• Exception Management: Handle partial fills failed orders and trading exceptions; investigate root causes and determine appropriate remediation

• Compliance Verification: Ensure all trade proposals and executions comply with:

  Securities regulations (Regulation Best Interest fiduciary duty etc.)

  Firm policies and procedures

  Client-specific investment guidelines

  Trade concentration limits and restrictions

• Fair Treatment & Best Execution: Ensure equitable treatment of retail investors within each client's book and verify best execution practices

• Audit Trail Maintenance: Maintain complete documentation of all session activities trade proposals review decisions compliance checks submissions and exceptions

• Regulatory Reporting: Support preparation of regulatory filings disclosures and client reporting requirements

• Policy Development: Collaborate with Compliance team to develop and refine Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) for discretionary trading model changes trade error correction best execution and tax-aware transitions

• Investment Model Implementation: Load and configure client-specific investment models rebalancing parameters and direct indexing preferences

• Client Onboarding: Support onboarding of new RIA clients including configuration setup testing and launch coordination

• Performance Analysis: Monitor portfolio performance tracking error tax efficiency and rebalancing effectiveness

• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates to internal leadership and external clients on portfolio activities exceptions and compliance matters

• Direct Report Management: Supervise Portfolio Manager (FTE-2) providing guidance training and performance feedback

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency reduce errors and improve scalability

• Technology Collaboration: Work closely with technology teams to optimize the rebalancing platform and trading workflows

• Knowledge Sharing: Build institutional knowledge and document best practices for portfolio management operations

​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.

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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