Apex Fintech Solutions LLC is hiring: Marketing Project Manager in Chicago

Apex enables modern investing and wealth management tools through an ecosystem of frictionless platforms, APIs, and services. Marketing Project Manager Chicago, Illinois, United States of America 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, and Belfast. 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. ABOUT THIS ROLE Apex is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Marketing Project Manager to join our marketing team. The Project Manager will lead and drive execution of highly strategic marketing projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will be skilled in various project management methodologies to ensure timely and successful delivery of marketing deliverables. Duties/Responsibilities Execute and optimize standard project management processes to ensure timely and effective delivery of marketing requests across multiple business lines. Facilitate alignment among cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of project goals, timelines, and expectations to all stakeholders. Create marketing funnel analytics to illustrate capacity planning and progression of marketing projects. Oversee vendor management, collaborating with external agencies to align strategies with organizational objectives while managing budget development and resource allocation. Continuously monitor project performance, identify challenges, risks, and implement solutions to keep initiatives on track and aligned with company goals. Manage multiple strategic projects in parallel, demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Lead project status meetings and clearly communicate updates to stakeholders and executives, ensuring transparency and alignment on progress, risks, and next steps across the organization. Foster a culture of accountability and proactive problem-solving within the team, driving results that support overall marketing objectives. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 3+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of driving results. Experience working with cross-functional teams. Certifications in Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), Agile methodologies (e.g. PMI-ACP), and project management (e.g. PMP) preferred. Required Skills/Abilities Proficiency in project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, and Jira. Ability to develop Excel-based project management workbooks for tracking processes, managing resources, and analyzing project data effectively. Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle stressful situations with professionalism. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills with an ability to multitask and manage time effectively. Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail. This job operates in a hybrid office environment. 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. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment We're looking for all kinds of people. At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences. Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr