Associate Product Manager

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
The Associate Product Manager for Trade Processing will work closely with the senior product manager in having product ownership of our core clearing services related to trade processing . This role will manage the SDLC of Trade Processing including roadmap curation, Product Owner responsibilities, and end-to-end stewardship of t rade processing products and features. They will additionally ensure their products align with and exceed client , operational and regulatory commitments as agreed upon by the firm.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Drive prioritization and requirements definition for strategic initiatives and product priorities to deliver key business outcomes .

• Oversee multiple product management processes, establish priorities, and coordinate with teams to create schedules throughout the product life cycle

• Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and clients

• Collate detailed requirements and define User Stories in collaboration with internal and external customers

• Work with the development team to deliver against these in an Agile context and to ratify proposed technical solutions, including testing new functionality

• Prioritize requests to drive growth and maximize profitability

• Work collaboratively with various internal and external teams to resolve dependencies

• Interact with clients to validate demand and verify the accuracy of the planned workflows

• Promote adoption of the completed product and provide training tools/documentation to drive successful use

• Collaborate with other departments to build trust and understanding

• Support Sales/Relationship Management in customer meetings and calls as a subject matter expert

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a business-related or technical field

• Knowledge in a Fintech-related field (e.g., wealth management, custody, payments, etc.)

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced iterative development environment.

• Experience in engaging with customers, gathering feedback, and translating it into actionable insights for product development.

• End-to-end SDLC Management (Software Development Life Cycle)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to detail

• Curiosity and a strong desire for learning and improvement

• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications

• Demonstrated leadership abilities within a team

• Interest in financial markets and fintech

• Ability to utilize analytics, user feedback, and market data to propose product improvements and innovations.

• Organizational skills and capacity to oversee multiple work streams

• Operational knowledge of project and communications software (e.g., Slack, JIRA, Confluence, etc.)

• Comfortable working with modern product management tools and platforms and possessing a basic understanding of software development processes.

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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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment
We're looking for all kinds of people.
At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences.
Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.