Jr Agency Trader

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 1,000 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
Apex Fintech Solutions is an agency-focused broker-dealer executing trades on behalf of introducing firms and their clients across equities, options, fixed income, and currencies. We are seeking a motivated Jr Agency Trader to join our Dallas trading desk, where precision, regulatory rigor, and strong client relationships drive everything we do.
This role is well-suited to an early-career trader who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and wants to build a career working closely with both internal teams and external introducing firms to deliver best-in-class execution and client support.
Duties/Responsibilities
Trade Execution: Manage and execute electronic and manual trades across multiple platforms, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with applicable regulations and client directives.
Trade Issue Resolution: Identify, manage, and resolve trading errors made by employees or the firm to maintain integrity and accuracy within trade operations. Provide immediate assistance to clients with trade errors and issues, guiding them through the resolution process.
Client Support & Communication: Serve as a primary contact during system outages, keeping clients and internal teams informed and coordinated. Regularly liaise with exchanges, trading partners, and vendors to maintain seamless operations.
Price & Settlement Negotiation: Engage with market participants to negotiate prices and settlements, optimizing financial outcomes for clients.
Research and Reporting: Research prices and market issues and report findings to relevant parties. Prepare daily reports on special handling trades and complete reconciliation tasks.
Operational Support: Provide comprehensive operational and trading support to clients, enhancing their trading experience and outcomes.
Required Skills/Abilities
Experience: 1–3 years of experience in trading or securities operations.
Multitasking & Flexibility: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing market conditions.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex trading concepts clearly to clients and coordinate smoothly with market participants.
Customer Focus: Strong commitment to customer service and client satisfaction.
Technology Aptitude: Comfortable learning and applying trading platforms and other technology tools to solve operational problems and improve workflow efficiency.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous with trade entries, record-keeping, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all transactions.
Growth Potential: Eagerness to develop into training and project leadership responsibilities as experience grows, including the ability to conduct training sessions and lead project teams, both in writing and verbally.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive knowledge of various financial instruments, including equities, options, and fixed income.
Solid understanding of current market regulations.
Series 4 and Series 24 certifications.
Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field preferred.
FINRA SIE, Series 7, Series 57, and Series 63 required; candidates without current licensing must be willing and able to obtain them shortly after joining Apex.
Work Environment & Schedule
Hybrid, office-based role in Dallas, TX.
Hours generally align with U.S. market open/close; some early start or extended hours may be required around market events.
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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