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, Los Angeles, 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

Apex Fintech Solutions is looking for a Security Analyst to join our team! In this role, you will lead Apex' Vendor Risk Management Program as part of Apex' Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) information security team. The primary objective for this role is to establish and grow Apex' best in class Security, Risk & Privacy compliance with Apex' vendors and partners. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the front lines of the cybersecurity industry working in Financial Services, securing Apex' systems, data and people.
What you'll do all day:

• Monitor, Protect, and Improve. Utilize the robust security controls & tools to ensure that Apex systems, data, and people remain secure.You will be expected to own the critical vendor risk management program and contribute to the administration and ongoing improvement to numerous other cybersecurity technologies.
• Respond to Incidents. Rapid and effective response is a key goal of the Apex security program.
• Improve the Security Culture. Security Awareness in the organization is of paramount importance. Play a pivotal role in assuring that Apex personnel are well-versed with and equipped to handle today's cybersecurity threats by partnering with all the internal teams, building relationships and fostering cybersecurity education and awareness.
• Help the Program Grow. Take advantage of a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team of professionals and a rapidly-maturing security program.
• Tell our Story. Apex's customers, employees, consultants, and regulators all take an active interest in our security program. Be the subject matter expert in everything Apex does to secure its essential information.

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate . You have a genuine passion for people, technology and developing relationships
• 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 foster a superior work place and culture
• Wants to make an impact . You're looking to do amazing work. You're all about helping employees be happier at work and perform at a superior level
• 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. Apex is recognized for disrupting the financial services industry, enabling fintech standouts like Stash, Robinhood and Betterment. We've got an amazing track record of success and we foster ongoing innovation. So you get all the benefits of a proven, growing company, while enjoying a very entrepreneurial culture
• The team is really motivating . You'll work with dedicated Information Security professionals with a passion for their work and a diligent eye on the rapidly-developing Cybersecurity industry.
• Your work will be immediately impactful. At Apex, data is life. Our customers rely on Apex providing the utmost confidentiality for their information, and that data needs to be accurate and available 100% of the time as well.

The skills you'll need to succeed:

• 3+ years professional experience in the information security or information risk management field
• Experience with information risk assessments and audits of information security controls
• Good working knowledge of infrastructure security concepts including firewalls, DMZs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, network security, application security concepts, CASB, password management, RBAC, SIEM, vulnerability management, and access provisioning
• Must have a thorough understanding of risk management concepts
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be well organized, solution-oriented and have strong process management skills
• Experience with the phases of the software development lifecycle
• Experience with common vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools
• S. or B.A. or equivalent work experience required
• CISA, CISM, CISSP or CIPP certificate a plus