Director, Business Operations & Strategy

What you'll do:

At NinjaTrader, we believe our team members are our greatest asset. The Business Operations & Strategy team serves as NinjaTrader’s internal consulting arm—partnering across the organization to help leaders solve problems, strategize, and execute on key initiatives that advance our mission. The team plays a critical role in driving performance management, enabling decision-making through analysis, and identifying opportunities for operational excellence and strategic growth.

In this role you will:

• Partner with executive and departmental leadership to define and operationalize strategic priorities across the organization
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects that deliver on NinjaTrader’s growth ambitions—structuring workstreams, managing stakeholders, and driving measurable business outcomes
• Conduct financial, operational, and customer analyses to assess performance, identify opportunities, and build recommendations for leadership
• Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate new initiatives, partnerships, or operational improvements
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Director of Strategy and executive leaders—helping to shape the company’s strategic planning process, Tier 1 KPIs, and annual operating cadence
• Synthesize data, insights, and recommendations into clear, executive-ready presentations for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering professional development and analytical rigor within the Strategy function
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics to inform NinjaTrader’s strategic direction

What you'll need:

• 7+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or private equity; experience in FinTech or trading industries preferred
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from ideation to execution
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to distill complex issues into actionable recommendations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and executive presence, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
• Ability to translate strategic questions into quantitative frameworks
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a high degree of ownership, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines

Bonus Points For:

• Familiarity with SQL, Google Data Studio, and BigQuery
• Financial modeling experience

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $180,000.00-$215,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. 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 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location:

This role is based in Chicago, IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., Wisconsin.

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