Director, Talent Acquisition
Apex Fintech Solutions
141 W Jackson Blvd.
Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60604
WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Are you a passionate leader ready to transform the way talent connects with opportunity? Apex Fintech Solutions is searching for a high-energy, forward-thinking Director, Talent Acquisition to help us attract and secure the best and brightest minds in the industry. This role is more than just recruitment—it's about redefining talent acquisition strategies, building exceptional teams, and driving our company’s growth in an innovative, fast-paced environment. As a key member of our People Enablement leadership team, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we identify, engage, and onboard top talent. If you’re inspired by bold challenges, excited about shaping impactful hiring experiences, and eager to lead with purpose, this is your chance to make a mark.
Duties/Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy
Develop and set the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap for talent acquisition to meet the evolving talent needs of the business.
Partner with executive leadership, business units, and HR COE teams to understand current and future workforce requirements.
Build a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with the dynamic needs of the custody and clearing industry, emphasizing regulatory expertise and niche skill sets.
Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting tools to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.
Recruitment Execution
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for experienced roles and management hires.
Direct and support the talent acquisition team in sourcing, selecting, and onboarding top talent across all business functions (e.g., financial services operations, technology, business operations, etc.).
Ensure adherence to rigorous hiring processes in highly regulated environments to meet compliance and audit standards.
Provide strategic guidance on workforce trends, talent pipelines, and competitive intelligence.
Employer Branding
Strengthen the company's external employer brand to position Apex as the employer of choice within the fintech space.
Enhance engagement with universities, professional networking organizations, and industry-specific communities to build long-term talent pipelines.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Promote professional development within the team to ensure they are equipped to navigate emerging talent and recruiting trends.
Partnerships and Vendor Management
Manage relationships with third-party recruitment vendors, retained search firms, and technology partners, ensuring they align with strategic business needs.
Evaluate and implement talent acquisition technologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
Champion Apex's commitment to diversity and inclusion, building programs and partnerships that expand access to diverse talent pools.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external organizations to enhance outreach to underrepresented communities.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing effective recruiting strategies and employment branding initiatives.
Expertise in high-volume recruiting, as well as hiring for specialized areas like compliance, risk management, and technology.
Proven track record of driving DE&I recruiting initiatives and results.
Experience leading global recruitment strategies or working within a multi-location organization (EMEA & APAC).
Required Skills/Abilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to align talent acquisition strategies to organizational goals.
Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the fintech industry and its specific talent requirements.
Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance standards, and hiring regulations.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills to influence at all levels of the organization.
Results-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human capital technology platforms (Workday).
Work Environment
This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
Why Apex Fintech Solutions?
Joining Apex means partnering with an organization at the cutting edge of fintech innovation. You’ll have the ability to shape the future of talent acquisition in an industry that’s rapidly evolving. Your work will directly impact our mission and help us drive success through remarkable teams.
If you’re ready to make a difference, embrace innovation, and take ownership of a high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you. Be the leader who helps us achieve greatness by building incredible teams.
#HR #director #full-time #LI-RA1 #APEX
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
$167,000-$209,000The 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.
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WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Are you a passionate leader ready to transform the way talent connects with opportunity? Apex Fintech Solutions is searching for a high-energy, forward-thinking Director, Talent Acquisition to help us attract and secure the best and brightest minds in the industry. This role is more than just recruitment—it's about redefining talent acquisition strategies, building exceptional teams, and driving our company’s growth in an innovative, fast-paced environment. As a key member of our People Enablement leadership team, you’ll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how we identify, engage, and onboard top talent. If you’re inspired by bold challenges, excited about shaping impactful hiring experiences, and eager to lead with purpose, this is your chance to make a mark.
Duties/Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition Leadership & Strategy
Develop and set the overall vision, strategy, and roadmap for talent acquisition to meet the evolving talent needs of the business.
Partner with executive leadership, business units, and HR COE teams to understand current and future workforce requirements.
Build a comprehensive recruitment strategy aligned with the dynamic needs of the custody and clearing industry, emphasizing regulatory expertise and niche skill sets.
Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting tools to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of talent acquisition efforts.
Recruitment Execution
Oversee the end-to-end recruitment life cycle for experienced roles and management hires.
Direct and support the talent acquisition team in sourcing, selecting, and onboarding top talent across all business functions (e.g., financial services operations, technology, business operations, etc.).
Ensure adherence to rigorous hiring processes in highly regulated environments to meet compliance and audit standards.
Provide strategic guidance on workforce trends, talent pipelines, and competitive intelligence.
Employer Branding
Strengthen the company's external employer brand to position Apex as the employer of choice within the fintech space.
Enhance engagement with universities, professional networking organizations, and industry-specific communities to build long-term talent pipelines.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Promote professional development within the team to ensure they are equipped to navigate emerging talent and recruiting trends.
Partnerships and Vendor Management
Manage relationships with third-party recruitment vendors, retained search firms, and technology partners, ensuring they align with strategic business needs.
Evaluate and implement talent acquisition technologies, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and candidate experience.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
Champion Apex's commitment to diversity and inclusion, building programs and partnerships that expand access to diverse talent pools.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external organizations to enhance outreach to underrepresented communities.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
10+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of designing and implementing effective recruiting strategies and employment branding initiatives.
Expertise in high-volume recruiting, as well as hiring for specialized areas like compliance, risk management, and technology.
Proven track record of driving DE&I recruiting initiatives and results.
Experience leading global recruitment strategies or working within a multi-location organization (EMEA & APAC).
Required Skills/Abilities
Strategic thinker with the ability to align talent acquisition strategies to organizational goals.
Strong business acumen, with a deep understanding of the fintech industry and its specific talent requirements.
Strong knowledge of labor laws, compliance standards, and hiring regulations.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills to influence at all levels of the organization.
Results-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and human capital technology platforms (Workday).
Work Environment
This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.
Why Apex Fintech Solutions?
Joining Apex means partnering with an organization at the cutting edge of fintech innovation. You’ll have the ability to shape the future of talent acquisition in an industry that’s rapidly evolving. Your work will directly impact our mission and help us drive success through remarkable teams.
If you’re ready to make a difference, embrace innovation, and take ownership of a high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you. Be the leader who helps us achieve greatness by building incredible teams.
#HR #director #full-time #LI-RA1 #APEX
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
$167,000-$209,000The 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.
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