Job Description
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
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented InfoSec/Cybersecurity Project Management Intern to support our Information Security Program Management Office. In this role you will help drive execution of security initiatives across Security Engineering GRC IT and Product teams. You will manage tasks in Jira track remediation of vulnerabilities and audit findings coordinate project milestones and help enhance workflows and team collaboration. This internship offers a chance to learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity program and project management in a dynamic fintech environment while making a tangible impact on the business.
To be considered you must be able to commit to a 10-week hybrid internship and work 40 hours per week during our summer program.
Key Responsibilities:
Update organize and maintain Jira boards to track security program tasks milestones owners and SLAs (e.g. vulnerability remediation audit items and control improvements).
Assign tasks and deadlines to appropriate team members and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding security activities.
Monitor progress for key InfoSec projects (cloud security initiatives secure SDLC enhancements third-party risk incident readiness) and provide status updates to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Security Engineering GRC/Compliance IT Enterprise Risk Application Engineering) to track deliverables on strategic security projects.
Assist in scheduling project ceremonies and security working sessions; prepare agendas; document decisions risks and action items; and maintain project artifacts in Confluence/SharePoint.
Help develop and implement improved security PM workflows dashboards and metrics (e.g. vulnerability MTTR patch compliance control maturity).
Support evidence collection and coordination for audits and assessments (e.g. SOC 2 SOX ITGCs ISO 27001 PCI) and track remediation through closure.
Assist with third-party/vendor security reviews by tracking questionnaires risk ratings and mitigation plans.
Support incident response readiness by coordinating tabletop exercises maintaining runbooks and logging follow-up actions.
Assist the InfoSec PMO by supporting ad hoc requests reporting and special initiatives.
Education and Experience:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity Information Security Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or a related field.
Junior or Senior standing; expected graduation in 2027–2028 preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
Familiarity with project management tools; experience with Jira is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and escalate potential risks and blockers.
Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts (e.g. OWASP Top 10 vulnerability management NIST CSF/ISO 27001) is a plus.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint); exposure to Confluence basic Excel/Google Sheets analytics or simple scripting (Python/SQL) is a plus.
General interest in fintech and financial markets.
Work Environment:
This internship operates in an office environment.
This internship operates on a hybrid schedule in Dallas TX.
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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.
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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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