Project Management Intern (Platform & Infrastructure)

WHO WE ARE

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. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

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

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Have you been waiting on the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fintech industry? Now's your chance. 

What you will do:

• Cloud cost management- focus on visibility, accountability on what service teams spend, both within the platform & infrastructure team as well as across engineering/product teams 

• Partnering with our engineering and Product teams to work on efficiencies on our Tech stack 

• Financial tracking- general, actual, budgeting, variance analysis, vendor licenses/agreements, Data center investment management (CapEx), software capitalization 

• COGS KPI work, understanding which cost are tied to which activities: custody of assets vs trading activities, understanding how to allocate spend connected to multiple activities and across Classic and Ascend. Develop strategic narratives for leadership 

• Collaborate with engineering to ensure our platform is built and tested to handle oncoming capacity, aligning inputs from commercial for net new growth and client experience for classic migration to plot expected growth against tested limits and determine Time to Live 

What you can expect:

• A highly collaborative environment where everyone is focused on outcomes that build momentum for Apex to reach its goals.

• A culture that values a test-centric approach to software development where 100% unit test coverage is the expectation.

• End-to-end ownership of what you deploy. From documentation to service-level objectives, your team is ultimately responsible for the health of your products.

• Contribute to and benefit from a culture of continuous learning.

• Access to mentors, generous policies regarding attending industry conferences and book reimbursement, regular lunch and learns.

• Quarterly 2-day hackathons.

• An environment committed to using the right tool to get the job done.

• Work that matters.

The skills you'll need to succeed: 

• Currently pursuing a BA, BS, MS, PhD degree in Management Informatics & Systems (MIS), Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related technology field

• Ability to learn new technologies (languages, tools, frameworks) quickly.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Financial services background is a plus.

Preferred skills:

• Project Management

• Data Analysis

• Either previous knowledge in financial markets or a strong interest in learning

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​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.

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.