Early Careers & Employer Brand Program Coordinator

UNKNOWN; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Early Careers & Employer Brand Program Coordinator to join the HR team, supporting the entire employee lifecycle.

This role offers exposure to recruitment, event planning, program development, employee engagement, and talent development, with on-site and remote possibilities and travel as needed.

You'll collaborate across teams to launch meaningful programs that attract and nurture diverse early career talent at Apex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Internship or experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, event planning, or project management is strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in campus organizations such as fraternities, sororities, or student councils is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle early careers program management from planning to onboarding and evaluation.
• Coordinate recruitment events, campus fairs, interviews, and logistical materials.
• Support talent development workshops and initiatives to engage and grow talent.
• Manage requisitions, data tracking, social posts, and recruitment materials.
• Partner with universities and vendors to promote Apex programs.
• Provide on-site and virtual support for events and workshops.
• Travel to recruitment fairs and campus visits as required.
• Incorporate Agentic AI into workflows for reporting, engagement, and metrics.
• Support launch of an employee brand champion program to strengthen engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Communications or related field

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 GREAT. - 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 a highly motivated and detail-oriented Early Careers & Employer Brand Program Coordinator to join the team supporting the entire employee lifecycle. This role is perfect for a recent graduate eager to launch their career in Human Resources by gaining exposure to recruitment, event planning, program development, employee engagement, and talent development.

The Early Careers & Employer Brand Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in managing recruitment events, executing early careers talent programs, supporting employer brand efforts, supporting career development workshops, and fostering an incredible candidate and employee experience.

This role is ideal for individuals with strong organizational skills, energy, and enthusiasm to grow in HR while collaborating on impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle early careers program management, from planning and recruitment to onboarding, development workshops, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate and execute recruitment events, including scheduling interviews, organizing campus career fairs, and preparing logistical materials.
• Support the creation and delivery of talent development workshops and initiatives designed to engage and grow talent.
• Manage Early Careers & Employer Brand program-related tasks, such as keeping requisitions updated, tracking data, social media posts, and creating recruitment materials.
• Partner with external stakeholders, universities, and vendors to promote Apex programs and ensure operational success.
• Provide on-site and virtual support for recruiting events, onboarding or development workshops, and team initiatives, reinforcing Apex’s commitment to creating a positive employee experience.
• Travel to attend recruitment fairs, campus visits, and development events as required.
• Incorporate Agentic AI into workflows to automate and analyze various processes across Early Careers and Employer Brand including reporting, engagement and survey metrics, event management, communications, employee referrals, etc.
• Support the launch and management of an employee brand champion program to strengthen engagement and promote Apex as an employer of choice.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Internship or experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, event planning, or project management is strongly preferred.
• Leadership experience in campus organizations such as fraternities, sororities, or student councils is a plus.

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

$63,282-$79,103

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 Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.