Risk Analyst - Generalist

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

Overview:

As an Enterprise Risk Analyst, you will lead the development and implementation of the firm’s enterprise risk management program. In this role you will work alongside the Director of Enterprise Risk Management in Belfast.

You will build metrics, KPIs/KRIs, and dashboards that help senior management make informed, risk-based decisions about enterprise risks and how they relate to our business.

Key responsibilities:

●        Lead the development and implementation of processes to identify, measure and monitor enterprise risk exposures.

●        Lead the design and implementation of KRIs/reports to capture key risk exposures for the company.

●        Ensure risk taking is consistent with stated objectives, key results, tolerances and risk appetite.

●        Communicate effectively and provide constructive challenges to decision makers to ensure risk is managed within established guidelines.

●        Required to take ownership, while working collaboratively with peers across the organization.

●        Maintain on-going dialogue with business partners and support groups.

●        Perform risk analysis to support appropriate risk-taking behavior aligned with the Firm’s risk appetite.

●        Responsible for internal audit, external audit, client and regulator requests for information regarding your program of work

●       Responsible for Enterprise Risk Training across Apex.

Essential Criteria:

●        4+  years experience in the financial services industry or Fintech.

●        Experience working in Operations, Risk Management, Audit or Compliance.

●        Ability to lead a program, take responsibility for its direction and become the SME of that area.

●        Stakeholder management - the ability to influence colleagues and external stakeholders to achieve compliance of the risk program.

●        Must be able to demonstrate good judgment, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a multi-task environment.

●        Willingness to learn, adapt and grow within a fast paced environment.

●        Excellent analytical skills.

●        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

●        Bachelor’s degree.

●        Experience working in a fast-paced FinTech organization.

●        Entrepreneurial attitude and experience with, or the ability to adapt to, a rapidly growing company with associated complexities and ambiguities.

●        IT experience or sound technology acumen is a plus.

●        Ability to work across functions and time zones.

●        Understanding of the brokerage business, payments and/or financial services industry, and experience in assessing risk or auditing controls.

​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 a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch-outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

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.