NinjaTrader
Business Analyst, FCM
Chicago, IL
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$100kDetected 27 days ago
Data AnalysisProcess ImprovementResearchCommunication
About the role
- For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Director of FCM Strategy and support NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NTC).
- Gather, document, and validate business requirements for FCM operational and technology initiatives, including user stories, process flows, and functional specifications
- Partner with FCM Operations to document end-to-end workflows-including onboarding, order routing, clearing, settlement, and margin-and identify process improvement opportunities
- Support the FCM Risk function by maintaining policy and procedure documentation, control frameworks, and audit-ready records in line with NFA and CFTC requirements
- Build and maintain operational dashboards and KRI reporting to support the Risk Committee, senior management, and regulatory submissions
- Support readiness activities for new product launches and exchange/DCO memberships, including documentation of operating procedures and controls
Requirements
- Working knowledge of futures clearing, settlement, margin, and order management concepts
- Ability to write clear business requirements, process documentation, and functional specifications
- Experience supporting technology projects through requirements gathering, UAT, and go-live activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
- Familiarity with NFA and CFTC regulatory frameworks
Nice to have
- experience at or supporting a Futures Commission Merchant, broker-dealer, or fintech preferred
- 3+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, operations, or strategy within financial services
Skills
- https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader!
- 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.
- So, why work at NinjaTrader?
- Sounds too good to be true?
- Take it from our employees.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role will be $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 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 plus seven paid holidays.
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
Benefits
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- Our Core Benefits Include:
Company info
- This role is based in Chicago, IL.
- We are not open to remote candidates for this role.
- We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to report to the Sr.
Equal opportunity
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- al 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
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