Creator & Influencer Manager

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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker were empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it 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 worlds leading financial markets with confidence.

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Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retail-focused trading platform in the world.

What youll do:

Were looking for an innovative and strategic Creator & Influencer Manager to lead our influencer initiatives within the fast-paced fintech industry. You will build a robust influencer program that increases user acquisition and drives trust in our products. This role is ideal for someone who understands the intersection of content credibility and compliance in financial services.

In this role you will:

• Develop and execute scalable influencer marketing strategies aligned with company goals around customer acquisition engagement and brand trust
• Identify segment vet and onboard influencer partners who resonate with the active trader audience across YouTube TikTok Instagram LinkedIn X and emerging channels
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure influencer content disclosures disclaimers and financial promotions meet regulatory standards (e.g. NFA CFTC FTC)
• Negotiate campaign terms and compensation that create mutually beneficial relationships
• Maintain long-term partnerships with brand-aligned influencers and financial content creators
• Oversee end-to-end campaign management from concept through execution to performance review
• Collaborate with Product and Growth Marketing to integrate influencer content into broader campaigns
• Own content scripting and creative direction providing creators with briefs talking points and hands-on support to produce on-brand compliant content
• Define track and analyze campaign KPIs (acquisition engagement conversions and cost per acquisition) conduct A/B testing and deliver data-driven recommendations
• Support international growth by adapting creator strategy to regional audiences platforms and compliance requirements

What youll need:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Finance or a related field
• 3 to 6 years of influencer marketing experience preferably in fintech trading platforms or financial apps
• Strong understanding of the financial content landscape and the importance of trust and compliance in communications
• Proven success managing influencers in regulated environments
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills
• Experience with performance-driven influencer campaigns and conversion tracking
• Deep current fluency in creator trends platform mechanics and emerging content formats
• A hands-on operator mindset with the ability to personally source brief and manage creators on a day-to-day basis

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with compliance standards in financial promotions (e.g. NFA CFTC SEC FTC FINRA)
• Experience in the futures industry or another investing category
• Strong relationships with finance creators and YouTube/TikTok financial influencers
• Background in affiliate marketing partnerships or user acquisition

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $95000.00 - $145000.00 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 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 Missouri Montana New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Texas Utah Vermont 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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