Associate Business Analyst (ALDP)

About the role

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 The Associate Business Analysts will be part of the Apex Leadership & Development Program (ALDP), a cohort-based, early-career program designed to enable success through an intensive 6- 8 week cross-functional training program focused on exploring the financial services industry and lines of business across Apex. The program is designed for recent college graduates and will provide ongoing education and career development opportunities. The Associate Business Analyst will interact with the company's leaders by driving analysis, projects, and specific tasks relevant to their department. This opportunity is expected to begin early July 2026 at our Austin, Texas office location. Duties/Responsibilities: Create requirements and specifications for business solutions. Conduct business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement. Develop processes and procedures to ensure business solutions meet strategic goals. Ensure business processes are running in accordance with prescribed methodologies. Consult with key stakeholders to determine business objectives and success factors. Collaborate with team members to collect, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Write and document business requirements, functional requirements, and design specifications. Work cross-functionally to develop solutions that meet business requirements. Continuously improve existing business processes and strive to develop new ones to improve efficiency. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to start early July 2026 alongside other cohort members. Strong problem-solving and management skills. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Business writing experience is a plus. Experience in project management. Working knowledge of spreadsheets, relational databases, and basic computer science concepts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite. Data visualization and data analysis experience is not required but preferred. Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, and Confluence. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in any business-related major, preferably finance or economics, or a related degree with relevant business experience. Minimum requirement of a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Work Environment: This opportunity operates in an office environment 4 days a week during the 1-year program at Apex's Austin, Texas location. Upon successful completion of the program, this role will operate in a hybrid model with 3 days in-office per week. This opportunity operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. #operations #entry-level #full-time #LI-DNI 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