VP of Operations & Automation for Fintech

PEAK6; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

401k match

Parental leave

HSA contribution match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions seeks a VP, Head of Operations to lead the firm’s operations, including Settlements, P&S, ACATs, and regulatory reporting. You will drive growth, optimize performance, and align operations with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in senior operational roles within financial services, with FINRA licenses and strong leadership, communication, and compliance skills. Hybrid office environment in the Dallas area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in a senior operational role within financial services, custody and clearing.
• FINRA Series 7 and Series 24 licenses required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the operational strategy to support Apex Clearing Corporation’s goals.
• Collaborate with executives to identify opportunities for improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion adoption of AI and automation across operations workflows to reduce manual processing and scale capacity.
• Provide leadership to the Operations division management team and develop training/mentorship programs.
• Monitor daily operations, implement performance metrics, and drive business performance.
• Partner with finance to manage operational budgets and analyze financial statements.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytics

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance or Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions seeks a VP, Head of Operations to lead the firm’s operations, including Settlements, P&S, ACATs, and regulatory reporting. You will drive growth, optimize performance, and align operations with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years in senior operational roles within financial services, with FINRA licenses and strong leadership, communication, and compliance skills. Hybrid office environment in the Dallas area.