Neal Ruskin
About Neal Ruskin
Neal Ruskin is the Chief Solutions Officer at Apex Silver, where he leads product development and serves as a strategic advisor for brokerage clients. He has over 25 years of experience in portfolio accounting and investment tax reporting, having held various roles in the financial technology sector.
Current Role at Apex Fintech Solutions
Neal Ruskin serves as the Chief Solutions Officer at Apex Silver, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the product development of Silver's suite of brokerage processing components, known as the BPC Suite. He also acts as a strategic business and technology advisor for Silver's brokerage and clearing clients. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and client service.
Previous Experience at Apex Silver
Before his current role, Neal Ruskin worked at Apex Silver in various capacities. He served as Managing Partner and Chief Technology Officer from 2008 to 2014, where he was responsible for overseeing technology initiatives. Following this, he held the position of Managing Partner for Product Development from 2014 to 2021, focusing on advancing product offerings and market strategies.
Professional Background in Financial Technology
Neal Ruskin has over 25 years of experience in the financial technology sector. Prior to his tenure at Apex Silver, he worked at TD Ameritrade as Chief Enterprise Architect for Applications from 2003 to 2007. He also held the role of Technical Director for Web Development at CheckFree Investment Services from 1995 to 1999. His extensive background includes expertise in cost basis portfolio accounting and investment tax reporting.
Educational Background
Neal Ruskin studied at Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Economics and East Asian Studies from 1984 to 1989. He also attended Pratt Institute, achieving a Master of Industrial Design degree in Industrial Design and Human Factors from 1991 to 1994. His educational background provides a foundation for his roles in technology and product development.