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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 five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 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:
NinjaTrader is a high-growth Fintech offering innovative web and mobile trading platforms, where users enjoy a seamless trading experience across all devices, ensuring they stay connected to the markets anytime, anywhere.
Being a growth-stage industry leader means consistent and strategic hiring. The talent team at NinjaTrader is hyper-focused on putting the right candidates in the right roles to ensure long-term employee and company success.
As a recruiter at NinjaTrader, you can expect to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You will own the recruitment process from start to finish and manage both the hiring manager and candidate experiences through the full lifecycle. This opportunity is perfect for an experienced in-house technical/product recruiter hoping to make a greater impact on a quickly growing organization or an agency technical recruiter aiming to transition to an in-house position.
In this role you will:
- Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, and presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, with a focus on Tech and Product roles
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for newly opened positions
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and set realistic expectations
- Assist with crafting job descriptions to attract the right candidates
- Organize interview teams and communications to promote alignment and efficiency
- Support creation of structured interview scorecards to reduce bias and improve consistency
- Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers throughout each search
- Identify and implement creative solutions to pipeline challenges
- Advise hiring managers on compensation and offer details
- Deliver verbal offers and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
- Stay current on market trends and compensation data to keep NinjaTrader competitive
- Support other hiring initiatives as needed
What you'll need:
- 1+ years of full-cycle technical/product recruiting experience or 2+ years of technical/product sourcing experience, ideally within FinTech
- Proven experience with delivering offers and handling negotiations
- Experience building talent pipelines from scratch using multiple sources and strategies
- Familiarity and understanding of laws associated with hiring and interviewing
- Thorough understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle and experience managing each stage
- Experience owning hiring manager relationships
- Experience using Greenhouse and LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail, especially when preparing job offers and communicating expectations
- Dynamic and able to adapt to the candidate in front of you
Compensation:
The starting salary for this role will be $78,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 6%. 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.
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.
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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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