Sr Trading Operations Analyst (Weekend Coverage)

APEX Fintech Services; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

20 vacation days

Training budget

Private health insurance (medical &amp

life insurance)

Flexible working hours

Parental leave

Hybrid city center office

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions in Manila is seeking a Senior Trading Operations Analyst to join our Trade Operations team, supporting broker-dealers, institutional clients, and RIAs during U.S. trading sessions. You will help keep trade flow seamless, mitigate risk, and deliver an exceptional client experience.

You'll monitor U.S. equity and options trading, act as the first contact for inquiries about order flow and system performance, and collaborate with operations, technology, product, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, computer science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in trading, electronic trading, or trade support.
• FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred, or willingness to obtain after hire.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support U.S. equity, options, and event contract trading.
• Serve as first point of contact for client inquiries about order flow, trade execution, and system performance.
• Identify potential trade issues and operational risks, and escalate promptly.
• Collaborate with operations, technology, product, and compliance to meet client needs and improve service delivery.
• Provide updates to ensure smooth handoffs between shifts.

Skills

Trading operations experience

Client-facing

Strong communication

AI fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, CS or related field

FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred

Tools

Order Management Systems

Trading platforms

Job description

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

Sr Trading Operations Analyst

Location: Asian Century Center, BGC, Taguig

Work setup: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Employment type: Full-time

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Analyst to join our Trade Operations team. You'll support broker-dealers, institutional clients, and registered investment advisors during U.S. trading sessions, helping keep trade flow seamless, mitigating risk, and delivering an exceptional client experience. If you're passionate about electronic trading, thrive in fast-paced environments, and care deeply about customer satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and support U.S. equity, options, and event contract trading, ensuring client activity is executed efficiently and accurately.
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for client inquiries about order flow, trade execution, and system performance.
• Proactively identify potential trade issues and operational risks, respond with urgency, and elevate them appropriately and on time.
• Partner with operations, technology, product, and compliance teams to meet client needs and improve service delivery.
• Apply your knowledge of market dynamics, trading protocols, and regulatory requirements to give clients valuable insights.
• Provide thorough, accurate updates to ensure smooth handoffs to the next shift.

Work Schedule

This role supports U.S. trading sessions on a shift basis. Available shifts (Manila time):

• 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• 4:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Shift assignment will be confirmed during the hiring process.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in trading, electronic trading, or trade support preferred. Strong adjacent experience with clear, hands-on results will also be considered.
• FINRA SIE and Series 7 preferred, or willingness to obtain them after hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of equity or options electronic trading, trading workflows, market microstructure, the regulatory landscape, and order management systems.
• Proven experience in client-facing roles.
• Demonstrated ability to spot potential issues and risks early and elevate them appropriately and on time.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and concisely.
• Client-focused mindset with strong ownership, accountability, and sense of urgency.
• Nice to have : AI fluency and solid data analysis skills, including the ability to organize, manipulate, and interpret data.

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

• market-leading salary with an annual bonus
• 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays
• training and development budget
• private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance
• flexible working hours
• parental leave
• a modern city center office
• hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home
• Additional perks