Sr. Manager of Business Operations & Strategy

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
5-7 Years Experience
Fintech • Financial Services
Growing Fintech Company at the Center of the Electronic Trading Revolution
The Role
Looking for a Sr. Manager to lead NinjaTrader’s Business Operations & Strategy function, provide data-driven recommendations, and drive cross-functional strategic projects. This role involves translating data into strategies, overseeing a BizOps team, working closely with Senior Leadership, and driving growth through data-driven initiatives.
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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 on a mission to empower 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. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% 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:

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Sr. Manager to lead NinjaTrader’s Business Operations & Strategy function and work cross functionally to provide data driven recommendations, insights, and strategies to cross functional stakeholders. This is a high impact role that offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the EVP of Strategy and other members of the Senior Leadership team to drive strategy development and organizational change. In this role you will lead NinjaTrader’s BizOps efforts and drive cross functional strategic projects and internal consulting engagements. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven leader with a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, experience leading teams, and a proven track record in BizOps & Strategy.

In this role, you will:

  • Lead NinjaTrader’s BizOps & Strategy functions, focused on translating data and research into strategies, insights, and recommendations
  • Oversee a BizOps team with functionally aligned team members who serve as both a strategy partner and force multiplier to functional leadership, while helping to instill best practices and alignment across the team
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner, sounding board, and internal consultant to Senior leadership
  • Drive growth by formulating data driven strategies across the organization in partnership with the EVP of Strategy and cross functional stakeholders
  • Work cross functionally to create holistic business cases that illustrate the strategic rationale and forecasted impact of various initiatives and support prioritization of initiatives based on expected impact
  • Lead a team that will drive insights, analysis, and key industry landscape reports to enhance stakeholder knowledge and decision making across the organization
  • Keep a close pulse on key business performance metrics and work with functional leadership to understand results versus goals
  • The Sr. Manager of BizOps & Strategy will report directly to the EVP of Strategy and help drive corporate strategy, strategic planning, and prioritization

What we look for:

  • 6+ Years of Professional Experience in Business Operations, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, or related roles
  • Strong Experience at the intersection of Strategy and Analytics
  • Experience managing and coaching teams
  • Strong analytical and strategy development skills with a passion for solving highly complex problems
  • Low ego and very strong work ethic – we are a result driven organization and always find a way to go above and beyond to deliver excellent work product
  • Strong sense of ownership and drive to get projects and analyses past the finish line
  • High EQ and excellent communication skills
  • Must be a Player/Coach with a proven ability to develop team members while executing on projects

Our Core Benefits Include:

  • Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)
  • Generous PTO
  • 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
  • 1 Service Day Annually
  • 401k with 3.5% Company Match
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
  • Gym Membership

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.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
280 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

NinjaTrader is an investor-backed, growth-stage fintech company servicing more than 1.5 million users by providing award-winning software and brokerage services. We build products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world’s leading financial markets. Located in Chicago, our employee-centric company culture is one that our team finds inviting, comfortable, and fun.

Why Work With Us

NinjaTrader’s core values include a dedication to positivity, modernization, and teamwork. We strive to create an engaging, collaborative, cheerful, and forward-thinking environment for our teams. Professional mentorship, skills training, and personal empowerment are our standard. We work hard to “Do the Right Thing” for our clients and our teams.

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NinjaTrader Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
With river views and all the hotspots of River North and the Loop minutes away, 222 North LaSalle is positioned in the most vibrant part of downtown, right at the corner of LaSalle and Wacker. Amenities include onsite parking, gym, coffee house, employee events, and restaurants.

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