Product Manager I (Accounts)

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Competitive PTO

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Product Manager I to own features end-to-end, from discovery through launch and iteration. You will translate insights into requirements, prioritize the backlog, and partner with design and engineering to deliver customer-centric outcomes.

You will measure outcomes, inform roadmaps, and support releases with senior leadership. This role requires 2–4 years in product management in a tech environment and a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Product discovery and user empathy throughout feature delivery.
• Clear PRDs/user stories with acceptance criteria and backlog hygiene.
• Data-informed decision making using feature metrics.
• Understand API basics and UX principles for delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and design in Agile ceremonies.
• Plan and execute with disciplined sprint cadence.

Responsibilities

• Own feature delivery end-to-end from discovery to launch and iteration.
• Prioritize backlog and align work to product roadmap and OKRs.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to scope and estimate work.
• Run lightweight research to validate requirements and assumptions.
• Instrument features, monitor adoption, and iterate based on data.
• Coordinate releases and GTM activities with senior leaders.
• Ensure quality, QA/UAT support, and runbooks are maintained.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and escalate when needed.
• Communicate decisions and document rationale for stakeholders.

Skills

Product discovery & empathy

Backlog management

Data literacy

Technical fluency

Communication & collaboration

Execution discipline

Education

Bachelor's in CS/SE/IS

Tools

SQL basics

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

As a Product Manager I at Apex, you will own features within a product and drive their end-to-end delivery—from discovery through launch and iteration. You will translate insights into clear requirements, prioritize the feature backlog, partner with design and engineering, and measure outcomes to improve customer experience and business results under the guidance of senior product leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Own feature-level delivery within a product: drive discovery, write clear PRDs/user stories, and define acceptance criteria and success metrics.
• Maintain and prioritize the feature backlog; align work to the product roadmap and OKRs; plan sprints and clarify scope for the team.
• Partner with design and engineering to explore solution options, estimate work, sequence milestones, and remove day-to-day blockers.
• Run lightweight research and experiments (interviews, prototypes, usability tests) to validate assumptions and refine requirements.
• Instrument features and build basic dashboards; monitor adoption, quality, and satisfaction; iterate based on data and user feedback.
• Coordinate releases and go-to-market support (release notes, enablement, rollout plans) with guidance from senior product leaders.
• Ensure quality and operational readiness: define acceptance criteria, support QA/UAT, and maintain user guides and runbooks.
• Identify and surface trade-offs, risks, and dependencies early; escalate appropriately and drive clear decisions.
• Communicate status, decisions, and changes to stakeholders; document rationale and maintain up-to-date product artifacts.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related technical field.
• 2-4 years in product management or adjacent roles (e.g., product analyst, UX, delivery) in a technology environment.
• Demonstrated experience owning feature delivery end-to-end (discovery, PRDs/user stories, launch, iteration).
• Experience collaborating with engineering and design and participating in Agile ceremonies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Product discovery and user empathy: runs interviews, synthesizes insights, validates assumptions.
• Requirements and backlog management: clear PRDs/user stories, acceptance criteria, backlog hygiene.
• Data literacy: defines feature metrics, instruments basic analytics, makes data-informed decisions.
• Technical fluency: understands API basics, UX principles, and delivery constraints; collaborates with engineering and design.
• Communication and collaboration: clear written/verbal communication; aligns partners; surfaces risks early.
• Execution discipline: Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, iterative delivery; reliable follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized Agile/Product certification (e.g., CSPO/PSPO/PSM or equivalent).
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments.
• Basic SQL/analytics and instrumentation; ability to build simple dashboards.
• Familiarity with web technologies and APIs; comfortable collaborating on developer-facing documentation.

Our Rewards

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP).
• Competitive PTO.
• 401k match.
• Parental leave.
• 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.

Salary Range

Salary Range $94,760-$118,450 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

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

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.

At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.