Apex enables modern investing and wealth management tools through an ecosystem of frictionless platforms, APIs, and services.
Contractor, Technical Project Management Analyst
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 supports clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and serves more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment where companies with big ideas in fintech can change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.
If you seek a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can make an immediate impact and have the courage to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received numerous industry awards, including:
- 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company (Fintech Breakthrough Awards)
- 2021 Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company)
- 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology (Global Fintech Awards)
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a highly skilled, delivery-focused Contractor, Technical Project Management Analyst. The ideal candidate will drive successful project execution within our technology group, leveraging expertise in Agile frameworks, project management tools, and large-scale PMO processes to deliver results in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage complex, multi-stage projects and will contribute to process improvements aligned with organizational goals in a financial services setting.
Duties/Responsibilities
* Utilize Jira and Confluence extensively for project tracking, documentation, and collaboration in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
* Apply Agile metrics such as velocity, cycle time, burndown charts, and custom dashboards to monitor and optimize performance.
* Demonstrate deep knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies like sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and reviews to ensure team alignment and delivery.
* Maintain clear, timely, and transparent communication across teams and stakeholders to align goals and priorities.
* Promote continuous improvement through productive meetings, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration.
* Ensure project execution aligns with business objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
* Own and be accountable for assigned projects, driving measurable outcomes.
* Manage multiple teams and priorities effectively in large-scale PMO environments.
* Balance hands-on execution with strategic planning to meet enterprise objectives.
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* 5+ years of project management experience, especially in financial services.
* Proven track record with complex, multi-stage projects.
* Certifications such as PMP, Agile, CSM, PRINCE2, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
* Experience with project management tools, especially the Atlassian suite.
Required Skills/Abilities
* Strategic and Tactical Thinking: Align projects with business goals and handle operational challenges.
* Excellent communication skills for engaging all organizational levels.
* Strong problem-solving skills for addressing challenges and facilitating solutions.
* Risk Management: Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.
* Cultural and Emotional Intelligence: Lead cross-cultural teams and promote inclusivity.
* Change Management: Guide teams through transitions and new processes.
This job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time.
Our Rewards
We offer competitive benefits including a market salary with bonus, generous leave, training budget, pension, private health insurance, flexible hours, parental leave, modern office, hybrid work, and various perks like catered lunches, snacks, events, and charitable programs.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Disability Statement
We provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities upon request.
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