Financial Analyst

Posted Yesterday
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
78K-98K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
Apex Fintech Solutions aims to enable frictionless investing for everyone.
The Role
The Financial Analyst will optimize financial processes, analyze trends, develop financial models, and manage reporting for strategic decisions.
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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

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst is a pivotal role in our finance department, optimizing financial processes and systems to drive business performance. This position is responsible for examining financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights that guide strategic decisions. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, develop financial models, and implement solutions that improve financial efficiency and accuracy.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Modeling and Analysis:

    • Develop complex financial models to support strategic initiatives, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

    • Analyze current and past financial data and performance to make recommendations on profit enhancement.

  • Process Improvement:

    • Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and develop solutions to enhance business operations and reporting accuracy.

    • Implement best practices in financial systems and controls, ensuring compliance with regulations.

  • Reporting and Data Visualization:

    • Prepare detailed monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management, highlighting trends, forecasts, and financial performance.

    • Enhance data collection procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Work closely with management to prioritize business and information needs and translate business requirements into system requirements.

    • Act as the liaison between finance, operations, and technology departments to enhance systems and interfaces.

  • Project Management:

    • Lead and participate in projects that enhance the capability of the finance function, managing timelines, scope, and project risks.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.

  • 2 years of experience in financial analysis, business analysis, or a related field.

  • Proven experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and expense management.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Finance or Business Administration.

  • Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) or Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) preferred.

  • Strong proficiency in financial software systems like Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP systems.

  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and macros

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Analytical Skills:

    • Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a strong attention to detail.

  • Communication:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information in an understandable manner.

  • Problem-Solving:

    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks in a fast-paced environment.

  • Leadership:

    • Demonstrated leadership ability to drive projects and initiatives within cross-functional teams.

  • Adaptability:

    • Agility and flexibility to manage changing priorities and the capability to work under tight deadlines

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.

Salary Range

$78,200-$97,750

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

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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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
1,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

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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Apex Fintech Solutions Offices

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQDallas, TX
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