Robert Wallos
Chief Technology Officer - Financial Services at Apex Systems
New York, New York, United States
About Robert Wallos
Robert Wallos is Chief Technology Officer - Financial Services at Apex Systems. Location: New York, New York, United States.
Transformative Business Development and Technology Executive delivering strategies for C-Level leaders across global financial services, over 20 years of experience within Banking, Payments and Capital Markets. Exceptional track record of delivering business-focused, disruptive solutions in high-frequency trading, cloud, AI, and hyper-automation to Fortune 500 clients, including Mastercard, Citi, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Skilled at building value-based executive relationships, navigating competitive and regulatory landscapes, and aligning complex ecosystems of fintechs, hyperscalers, and SaaS partners to accelerate innovation. Recognized for growing revenue and market share, consistently exceeding quotas and driving over $1B in cumulative sales through advisory-led engagements, advanced IT architectures, and large-scale modernization programs. Qualifications & Skills: * Extensive experience across FinTech, banking, payments, and compliance platforms including FIS, Hogan, Oracle, Swift, ACI, Matera, IntellectEU, LexisNexis, NICE, Kyndryl AML, and Thomson Reuters. * Recognized expert in capital markets infrastructure and data feeds, with hands-on knowledge of Bloomberg, Refinitiv (LSEG), Factset, Exegy, Vela, OPRA, CTA, UTP, SIAC, and proprietary exchange protocols. * Certified in AML (CAMS), Copilot Studio, and LangChain, with deep expertise in ISO 20022 standards, agentic AI, and scalable RPA development. * Architected low-latency pub/sub systems and built cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP, leveraging Python, prompt engineering, and enterprise AI platforms like Palantir AIP. * Strong communicator and collaborator, skilled in productivity and analytics tools including Microsoft 365, Power BI, UiPath, and ServiceNow, with a track record of delivering results in complex environments. ############################################################################## All statements, views, and publications expressed here are my own and do not represent the views of my current or previous employers. ##############################################################################
Skills
Additional experience
Director Enterprise Architecture - Banking, Payments, & Capital Markets
Kyndryl
December 2021 – April 2026
Education
- MBA, Baruch College
- Bachelor's degree, Boston University