Sr Strategy & Analytics Analyst (Digital Assets)

PEAK6; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions seeks a Senior Strategy Analyst, Digital Assets to lead crypto brokerage, stablecoin funding, and tokenized asset initiatives. This role requires turning market and regulatory insights into product requirements and operational processes across multiple workstreams.

You will collaborate with vendors, internal Legal, and Compliance on regulatory analysis, filings, and policy, and represent Apex at industry events while navigating new product ambiguity with a hands-on,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in digital assets, capital markets, or fintech.
• Hands-on experience in launching or operating a crypto brokerage or tokenized assets.
• Experience writing requirements and process documentation for technical products.
• Experience working with vendors and legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for technology and product in defining crypto brokerage, stablecoin funding, and tokenized asset offerings.
• Document business requirements, operating processes, and client workflows.
• Hand them off to Product Delivery per the continuous execution model.
• Help establish day-to-day operations of the crypto brokerage, including onboarding, custody, liquidity, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Help expand the stablecoin offering into tokenized asset settlement, yield, and other client products.

Skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Comfort working through ambiguity

Ability to run several workstreams

Credible external presence

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.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Senior Strategy Analyst, Digital Assets helps launch and scale Apex’s digital asset offerings. This person works across three initiatives: a crypto retail brokerage, stablecoin funding for our U.S. broker-dealer, and tokenized equities and other tokenized assets. The role is a subject matter expert who turns market and regulatory research into product requirements, operational processes, and vendor and legal decisions. It requires working knowledge of digital assets on day one.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Asset Product and Business Build (40%)

• Act as SME for technology and product in defining the crypto brokerage, stablecoin funding, and tokenized asset offerings.
• Document business requirements, operating processes, and client workflows.
• Hand them off to Product Delivery [per the continuous execution model].
• Help establish the day-to-day operations of the crypto brokerage, including onboarding, custody, liquidity, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Help expand the stablecoin offering into tokenized asset settlement, yield, and other client products.

Research and Strategy (25%)

• Research market structure, regulation, competitors, and emerging products in digital assets and tokenization.
• Turn findings into clear recommendations and executive briefings.
• Track market and regulatory developments and flag their impact on the roadmap.

Vendor, Legal, and Regulatory Partnership (25%)

• Evaluate and work with vendors, custodians, liquidity providers, and technology partners.
• Work with outside counsel, internal Legal, and Compliance on regulatory analysis, filings, and policy.

External Representation (10%)

• Respond to client and prospect questions where appropriate.
• Represent Apex at industry conferences and events as needed.

Education and Experience

Required:

• 3-5 years in digital assets, capital markets, or fintech, with hands‑on experience in at least one of: launching or operating a crypto brokerage or exchange, stablecoin payments or funding, or tokenized securities.
• Working knowledge of how digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenization work, including wallets, custody, and on/off-ramps. No ramp‑up on the basics.
• Experience writing requirements and process documentation for technical products.
• Experience working with vendors and legal counsel.

Preferred:

• Broker‑dealer experience (FINRA/SEC, custody, net capital, settlement).
• Experience at a crypto‑native firm or a traditional firm's digital assets group.
• Familiarity with smart contracts or blockchain infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex regulatory and technical topics into clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations.
• Comfort working through ambiguity on new products with no existing playbook.
• Ability to run several workstreams at once and move between strategy and execution.
• Credible, polished external presence with clients, vendors, regulators, and conference audiences.

Work Environment

This job operates remote on a hybrid schedule in office. This job may require up to 15-20% travel, including conferences.

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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

$106,790-$133,488 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.

Help us in our mission to democratize finance.

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.