Sr Mgr, People Programs

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 Fintech Solutions is looking for a Sr Mgr, People Programs to own and elevate our performance reviews, succession planning, high‑potential identification and development, and organization design. You’ll roll up your sleeves, move fast, and bring fresh ideas to the table. This role partners closely with business leaders, talent ops, HRBPs to build a high‑performance, scalable talent infrastructure across multiple offices.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end performance review cycle, including timelines, communications, enablement, tools administration, governance, OKR goal setting, mid‑year/annual reviews, calibrations, and translating outcomes into development plans and talent moves.

• Build and maintain a robust succession planning framework by identifying critical roles and talent pools, assessing readiness and bench strength, and creating action plans to close capability gaps and strengthen leadership pipelines.

• Lead high‑potential (HiPo) identification and development by defining criteria/methodologies (e.g., 9‑box, assessments, manager nominations, performance data), and designing programs, mentorship, stretch assignments, and rotations; measure impact with People Analytics.

• Drive organization design and workforce planning through spans‑and‑layers analysis, capability mapping, job architecture alignment, and facilitating org design sessions; propose operating model alternatives and transition plans, and lead change management and communications.

• Enable and coach leaders and managers by building toolkits, training, and guidance for performance, feedback, development planning, and succession; advise on org design decisions, talent moves, and workforce strategies.

• Use data to inform decisions by creating dashboards and KPIs (e.g., performance distribution, mobility, bench strength, diversity representation, time‑to‑ready), running pilots/A/B tests, and executing continuous improvement cycles.

• Lead program management and governance by owning roadmaps, milestones, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure on‑time, high‑quality delivery, and maintaining documentation for repeatable, scalable processes across offices.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience) required

• 7+ years in Talent Management, Organizational Development, HRBP, or consulting, preferably in high‑growth tech/fintech

• Proven experience owning performance cycles, succession planning, HiPo programs, and org design end‑to‑end

• Experience working across global regions and functions to share best practices and drive consistency.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong facilitation and executive presence; able to influence senior leaders and coach managers

• Data fluency with HRIS and talent tools (e.g., Workday,, Culture Amp) and analytics/visualization tools (e.g., Excel/Sheets, Tableau/Looker)

• Project and change management expertise; comfortable building from scratch and iterating quickly

• Bias for action, comfort with ambiguity, and a hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled approach in a fast‑paced environment

• Commitment to inclusive, equitable, and transparent talent practices

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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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.

Salary Range

The 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.