Business Analyst, FCM

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What youll do:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to report to the Sr. Director of FCM Strategy and support NinjaTrader Clearing LLC (NTC). This role sits at the intersection of FCM Operations Risk & Compliance Product and Engineeringserving as the connective tissue that translates complex business needs into clear requirements documented processes and actionable insights. You will play a key role in supporting NTCs operational and analytical infrastructure as the firm expands into perpetual futures leveraged spot and 24/7 cleared markets. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful cross-functional exposure and strong opportunity for growth as the FCM function scales.

In this role you will:

• 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 workflowsincluding onboarding order routing clearing settlement and marginand 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
• Coordinate UAT defect tracking and go-live validation for FCM systems and tooling in partnership with Engineering and Product teams
• Build and maintain operational dashboards and KRI reporting to support the Risk Committee senior management and regulatory submissions
• Conduct data analysis and research to surface operational trends risks and opportunities across FCM business lines
• Support readiness activities for new product launches and exchange/DCO memberships including documentation of operating procedures and controls
• Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams

What youll need:

• 3 years of relevant experience in business analysis operations or strategy within financial services; experience at or supporting a Futures Commission Merchant broker-dealer or fintech preferred
• 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

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $80000.00 - $100000.00 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.

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 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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