Operations Specialist (Corporate Actions)

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
Grow your Corporate Actions skills by joining a successful team enabling innovation within the financial services industry. Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking an Operations Specialist. The Corporate Actions Team facilitates and reviews complicated corporate action events and communicates key information effectively. We have strong knowledge of Voluntary, Mandatory, and Income (dividend & interest) processing. We also resolve discrepancies, act on everyday matters, and answer inquiries from external clients as well as internal stakeholders.
We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate . You have a genuine passion for delivering solutions that help grow a client's business.
• Is motivated . You're driven to be the best. You challenge yourself by setting goals, crushing them, and helping your teammates do the same.
• Is collaborative. You're excited to work with others throughout the organization to help create a great experience for new clients.
• Wants to make an impact . You're looking to do amazing work. You're all about finding innovative, new ways to deliver for clients.
• Operates with integrity . You always conduct yourself with honesty and operate ethically. You say what you mean, and mean what you say.

A few reasons why you might love us:

• We're a leader in the space. We have an amazing record of accomplishment and we foster ongoing innovation.
• The team is really motivating . You'll work with people who are as energetic, smart, and determined as you are.
• Your work will be immediately impactful. You'll be able to see your direct impact on our growth.

The skills you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the financial industry, of which 2-3 years in Corporate Actions; prior experience in roles related to: securities processing, brokerage operations, broker-dealer operations, or equity trade lifecycle preferable.
• FINRA SIE and Series 99 Required within 6 months of hire. Series 7 License Preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience
• Ability to make independent risk-based decisions as well as escalate appropriately
• Ability to interpret an extremely high level of detail and succinctly summarize for senior audiences internally and externally
• Requires excellent data gathering and analysis skills, utilizing reports, spreadsheets, web-based applications, and other software tools (SQL, Microsoft office, and Google Work suite)
• Strong knowledge of/ or experience in Core Brokerage Operations functions

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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.