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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What you'll do:
This role strengthens Arena’s operational foundation by improving consistency and accuracy in competition execution, supporting fulfillment and vendor workflows, enhancing cross-team communication, and ensuring every competition runs smoothly so traders receive a reliable, high-quality experience.
In this role you will:
Arena Competition Execution (~60%)
- Set up, configure, and launch Arena competitions, including scheduling, approvals, and pre-launch validation
- Manage competition readiness: trader communications, daily monitoring, tracking issues, and coordinating with partner teams
- Support recurring competitions and assist with larger events like Arena Cup
- Partner with Marketing to ensure timely delivery of creative assets, email journeys, and promotional visibility
- Track participation metrics, trader engagement, and support needs throughout each competition
Fulfillment & Vendor Coordination (~20%)
- Process and reconcile payouts through the third-party fulfillment vendor
- Verify winner eligibility and payout accuracy using internal tools and competition data
- Maintain clean fulfillment logs, resolve anomalies, and coordinate with Finance to finalize payments
- Keep documentation and payout records organized and accessible for stakeholders
Cross-Functional Coordination (~15%)
- Work with Customer Support, Finance, Product, Marketing, and Data to keep all stakeholders aligned on timing, deliverables, and trader communication needs
- Communicate updates clearly, surface blockers early, and keep teams informed as competitions progress
- Support retros and share operational insights that improve future competition execution
Reporting & Continuous Improvement (~5%)
- Maintain accurate competition records and status trackers
- Prepare post-competition summaries and contribute to operational improvements and SOP updates
- Support data integrity efforts and coordinate with Data on reporting updates
What you'll need:
- 2–4 years of operations, program coordination, events, customer-facing technology, or similar execution-heavy experience
- Familiarity with trading platforms, market products, or active trader workflows preferred but not required
- Strong follow-through, accuracy, and ability to manage competing deadlines
- Experience coordinating across teams (e.g., Marketing, Product, Finance, Support)
- Comfortable using tools and data to verify accuracy, track progress, and surface issues
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and problem-solve in fast-moving environments
- Must have worked in your current NinjaTrader position for at least 6 months
Bonus points for:
- Detail-oriented with a strong operational mindset
- Someone who enjoys owning repeatable processes and keeping execution clean and reliable
- Comfortable coordinating across teams and asking the right questions to move work forward
- Calm under pressure and energized by managing all the moving parts of live programs
- Curious about trader behavior and how competitions create engagement
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 8%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
All offered compensation will be based on assessed experience and is subject to change at the offer stage.
Location:
This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role
Hybrid:
For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
More than 2 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003, we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible, scalable, and user-friendly.
As a bold, innovative thought leader in the trading space, we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support, daily free education and analysis, access to developer apps, and much more.
We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together, we continue to redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and provide the best tools, support, and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community.
Located in Chicago, our entrepreneurial, employee-centric culture is inspiring, innovative, and inviting. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.
Why Work With Us
Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader, you become part of an innovative, forward-looking community that encourages creativity, collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.
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