Business Operations Strategy Associate
Business Operations Strategy Associate
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$ 100000 - 120000
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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 industryleading trading platform and futures broker were on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it We provide cuttingedge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out NinjaTrader equips traders with awardwinning software and brokerage services to navigate the worlds 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 were not stopping there. Were constantly evolving pushing boundaries and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools realtime support and a community of likeminded traders.
So why work at NinjaTrader Here youre not just part of a team; youre 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 trueTake it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retailfocused trading platform in the world.
What youll do:
We are seeking a highly motivated and driven Business Operations & Strategy Associate to report to the Director of Business Operations & Strategy and support our Corporate Strategy Department. The Business Operations & Strategy team is NinjaTraders internal consulting arm that is tasked with helping stakeholders across the business problem solve strategize and solution on strategic matters. This is a highly visible role that offers a unique opportunity to work with crossfunctional leadership on business analyses strategy development and business case creation. In this role you will also go indepth on business analysis customer analysis and market intelligence. From day one you will have a front row seat to strategic decision making and analysis that will help NinjaTrader continue to provide a bestinclass offering for its customers. There is opportunity for growth in this role and with demonstrated success driving crossfunctional strategic initiatives.
In this role you will:
- Collaborate with key business stakeholders including crossfunctional leadership across the business to develop and implement business unit strategies
- Lead and support crossfunctional projects to deliver on NinjaTraders growth ambition including conducting objective analyses & developing insights on business performance
- Analyze customer activity and business drivers to inform key insights identify trends and develop recommendations to accelerate growth
- Conduct indepth research and business analysis to identify key business trends threats and opportunities
- Create financial models to develop business cases and support key business stakeholders
- Research and develop analyses on market trends industry developments emerging technologies and other market developments affecting our business and/or strategic initiatives
- Serve as a sounding board and strategic partner to senior leadership as a force multiplier across the business
- Assist in the preparation of materials for the Executive Team and Board of Directors
What youll need:
- 2 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting corporate strategy business operations investment banking private equity or a similar role; Experience in FinTech preferred but not required
- High EQ ability to work crossfunctionally throughout the organization proven ability to work with and present to senior leadership and team player mentality
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; Familiarity with SQL Google Data Studio and BigQuery or other database tools preferred but not required
- Proven ability to synthesize financial and strategic data into actionable insights; strong communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership
- Financial modeling experience to put together business cases and enable the business to make datadriven decisions
- A selfstarter with a strong sense of ownership initiative and a commitment to excellence. Willingness to work long hours on an asneeded basis
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $100000.00 $120000.00 USD. In addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10. 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 PTO allowance begins at 15 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility Totaling 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
Location: This role is based in Chicago IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states:California ColoradoFloridaIllinoisIndiana MinnesotaNew YorkNorth Carolina Ohio Oregon South Carolina Texas UtahVirginiaWashington WisconsinNew JerseyPennsylvania.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
