Sr. Director of Risk

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What youll do:

NinjaTrader is seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Risk to lead the firms risk management program and ensure effective governance across all business and operational functions. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive Risk Management Program in alignment with CFTC Regulation 1.11 NFA requirements and exchange risk standards.

The successful candidate will identify measure monitor and mitigate key risks across the firm while ensuring strong risk governance and regulatory compliance. The Sr. Director of Risk will report to our Chief Compliance Officer and will partner closely with Compliance Technology Operations and Product teams to maintain a resilient and proactive risk framework that supports sound decision-making and sustainable growth.

In this role you will:

• Develop implement and oversee NinjaTraders Risk Management Program (RMP) in compliance with CFTC NFA and exchange requirements covering market credit liquidity capital operational legal and technology risks
• Establish and maintain risk policies procedures limits and escalation protocols to ensure effective governance and oversight
• Maintain and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk appetite metrics; use insights to inform program priorities
• Monitor daily risk exposures including margin adequacy concentration liquidity and counterparty credit and escalate breaches or emerging risks promptly
• Conduct stress testing back-testing and scenario analysis to evaluate resilience to market volatility liquidity stress and client concentration risks
• Lead or support risk reporting and governance providing timely updates to senior management the CCO and regulators
• Conduct and document compliance risk assessments to evaluate risk exposure and identify areas for enhanced monitoring testing or training
• Collaborate with Compliance Operations Treasury and Technology to align risk monitoring with supervisory financial and operational controls
• Engage with CFTC NFA DCOs and exchanges on risk-related matters; assist in regulatory filings attestations and audits in coordination with Compliance and Legal
• Drive automation and system enhancements for risk analytics dashboards and real-time exposure monitoring
• Partner with Finance and Treasury on capital and liquidity risk management; ensure alignment between the Risk and Compliance programs
• Contribute to a risk-aware culture by promoting transparency accountability and proactive risk management across the organization

What youll need:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Risk Management Engineering or a related field
• 10 years of risk management and clearing operations experience in financial services preferably within an FCM derivatives broker or clearing firm
• Strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations including CFTC Regulation 1.11 and risk management standards in futures and derivatives markets
• Proven experience implementing or overseeing risk frameworks limits margin methodologies (SPAN VaR stress testing) and escalation procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead risk governance regulatory interactions and cross-functional collaboration
• Excellent analytical quantitative and communication skills; able to explain complex risk concepts to executives and regulators
• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills fostering cooperation across technical and business teams

Bonus points for:

• Advanced degree (MBA MS Risk or Financial Engineering) or certification such as FRM or CFA
• Knowledge of capital adequacy liquidity management and DCO risk frameworks
• Familiarity with cyber operational and third-party risk management

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $200000 - $225000 addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of X%. 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. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Minnesota New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Virginia Washington Washington DC Wisconsin.

Hybrid:

For Chicago-based employees we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday with remote work on Mondays and 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

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