Associate Data Analyst

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. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

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

As a Associate Data Analyst at Apex Fintech Solutions, you will play a role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and architectures. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders, to ensure Apex’s data solutions are robust, efficient, and effectively support decision-making processes. If you're passionate about building modern data infrastructure and enjoy solving tough challenges in the fintech space, we want to hear from you.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures that transform large volumes of raw data into actionable insights.  

• Collaborate with senior engineers and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.  

• Optimize and improve the performance of existing ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and workflows.

• Ensure data accuracy, quality, and consistency by applying validation and cleansing techniques.  

• Implement best-practices for data governance, security, and privacy, adhering to industry standards.  

• Create and maintain extensive documentation for data processes, pipelines, and architecture.  

• Partner with data scientists to enable advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.  

• Leverage cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) to build and deploy data solutions.  

• Monitor and troubleshoot performance and data quality issues within the data systems, resolving performance issues or bottlenecks.  

• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to ensure Apex remains competitive in a rapidly evolving fintech landscape.  

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (or equivalent work experience) required.

• 1+ year of work experience applying solutions with programming languages preferred.

• Experience in the fintech industry and knowledge of financial systems or trading platforms preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go.  

• Proficiency with SQL and relational database systems (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).  

• Proficiency in working with APIs and integrating third-party data sources preferred

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and services like BigQuery, S3, Redshift, or Snowflake.  

• Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and database optimization techniques.  

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.  

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on delivering scalable solutions.  

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. 

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 days per week.

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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.