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
Apex is seeking an analytical and collaborative Market Risk Intern to support our market risk team. This cross-functional role will involve working closely with risk and margins and leverage AI to conduct business analysis, create dashboards, and enhance visibility into market risk.
To be considered, you must be able to commit to a 10-week hybrid internship and work 40 hours per week during our summer program
Key Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of equity derivatives and market risk.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and business teams to gather requirements and implement data-driven strategies.
Help design and develop dashboards and visualizations to monitor platform performance and reliability.
Analyze platform data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization.
Document processes and create reports to communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Technology, or a related field.
Senior standing, May 2026 graduate
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with experience in data analysis.
Hypercompetitive and entrepreneurial attitude
Familiarity with frontier large language models such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, or Grok.
Deep passion for analytics and financial markets
Excellent communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment:
This internship operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.
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.
Salary Range
$0-$50The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.
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.
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Apex Fintech Solutions Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604
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