Agency Trader

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 Built In Wealth Tech of the Year 2025 - Presented by US Fin Tech Awards The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 2024 - Presented by CNBC

Apex Fintech Solutions is an agency-focused broker-dealer executing trades on behalf of introducing firms and their clients across equities, options, fixed income, and currencies. We are seeking an experienced Agency Trader to join our Dallas trading desk, where precision, regulatory rigor, and strong client relationships drive everything we do. This role is well-suited to a trader who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and wants to work closely with both internal teams and external introducing firms to deliver best-in-class execution.

• Trade Execution:
  Execute client and firm orders across equities, options, fixed income, and currencies, ensuring optimal execution quality and full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Trade Issue Resolution:
  Identify, investigate, and resolve trade errors and discrepancies quickly and accurately, escalating as needed.
• Risk Management:
  
  Monitor market exposure in real time; apply risk mitigation strategies to limit potential losses.
• Reporting and Compliance:
  Maintain accurate trade records and ensure timely, accurate regulatory reporting (including CAT and TRACE), in line with firm policy and industry regulation.

* This list reflects primary duties and is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.*

• Experience:
  
  3–5+ years of trading experience, with direct exposure to at least two of the following: equities, options, fixed income, currencies. Experience across all four is a plus.
• Market Structure Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of market structure, trading workflows, and regulatory frameworks across relevant asset classes.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge:
  Familiarity with trade reporting requirements (CAT, TRACE, and MSRB reporting if fixed income includes municipals) and general securities compliance procedures.
• Trade Lifecycle Expertise:
  Practical experience with trading and securities operations, including trade lifecycle management and industry best practices.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong problem-solving ability, with a track record of diagnosing and resolving trading issues under time pressure.
• Technology:
  Hands-on experience with order/execution management systems (OMS/EMS) and familiarity with algorithmic trading strategies and tools.
• Communication:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to explain complex trading matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Decision-Making:
  Sound judgment under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced desk environment.