Operations Specialist (Mutual Funds)

peak6group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) seeks an Operations Specialist (Mutual Funds) to support daily custody and fund operations, process transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency in mutual fund processing.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and high-level communication to internal and external stakeholders. Dallas-based office, with a focus on delivering reliable fund operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication tailored to audiences.
• Ability to make independent risk-based decisions and escalate when needed.
• Ability to digest detailed information and summarize clearly.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Multitask and prioritize with attention to detail.
• Data gathering and analysis using reports, spreadsheets, SQL, Microsoft Office, and Google Work suite.
• Support daily supervisory oversight and staff training.
• Experience with Core Brokerage Operations.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: provide support to correspondents regarding mutual funds and inquiries.
• Supervisory Oversight: review daily activities and updates to management.
• Transaction Processing: execute mutual fund transactions and verify details.
• Account Reconciliation: reconcile mutual fund accounts daily and resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance and Reporting: ensure regulatory compliance and assist audits.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel

Customer service

Multitasking

SQL

Microsoft Office

Staff training

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Office

Google Work suite

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

The Operations Specialist (Mutual Funds) will join our growing operations team and will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations of our custody and clearing services with a primary focus on mutual funds. This role involves coordinating and processing mutual fund transactions, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Customer Service:
  Provide support and assistance to correspondents regarding daily requests and inquiries related to mutual funds.
  Ensure customer inquiries are addressed and completed in accordance with service level agreement guidelines.
  Coordinate with mutual fund companies, transfer agents, third-party providers, clients, and internal teams to ensure that all agreements meet requirements.
• Supervisory Oversight:
  Review and complete daily supervisory oversight, providing updates to seniors and management.
  Ensure mutual fund trades are processed within processing deadlines.
  Respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues to seniors and management when necessary.
  Maintain familiarity with mutual fund regulations and industry standards governing both eligibility for transfer and trading of mutual fund positions.
• Transaction Processing:
  Execute and process mutual fund transactions, including purchases, redemptions, exchanges, and transfers.
  Verify and validate transaction details to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
  Coordinate with clients and fund companies to resolve transaction-related issues.
• Account Reconciliation:
  Reconcile mutual fund accounts on a daily basis to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and settled.
  Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner, working closely with other departments and external parties as needed.
  Maintain detailed records of reconciliation activities and prepare regular reports for management.
• Compliance and Reporting:
  Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
  Assist in preparing regulatory reports and documentation for audits and examinations.
  Stay updated on changes in regulations affecting mutual fund operations and implement necessary adjustments.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt messaging based on the audience
• Ability to make independent risk-based decisions as well as elevate appropriately
• Ability to interpret an extremely high level of detail and succinctly summarize for audiences internally and externally
• Detail-oriented and focused on customer satisfaction.
• Understanding of Microsoft office tools including Excel.
• Strong customer service and problem solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Requires excellent data gathering and analysis skills, utilizing reports, spreadsheets, web-based applications, and other software tools (SQL, Microsoft office, and Google Work suite)
• Assist manager with daily supervisory oversight, training staff and implementing new policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of/ or experience in Core Brokerage Operations functions

Education and/or Experience

Minimum of 2-3 years