Sr. Product Manager
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
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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.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003 NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts our user base has grown to over 2 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 real-time support and a community of like-minded 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 retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What youll do:
In this role you will help drive the product roadmap for NinjaTraders Core Platform partnering with the Web Squad to deliver best-in-class trading experiences on our web platform. You will support the end-to-end product experience for traders of all levels building advanced trading workflows while ensuring the platform is fast elegant and built around the needs of active traders. Your work will directly improve trader confidence platform stickiness and increase trading activity on our web platform.
In this role you will:
- Contribute to the product roadmap for the Core Platform Web Squad in collaboration with product leadership engineering and design ensuring alignment with broader company strategy and goals
- Help define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web trading experiences that balances trader needs business outcomes and technical feasibility
- Own discrete areas of the end-to-end trader experience on web from order entry and charting to account management and platform navigation designing intuitive high-performance interfaces that move traders forward with confidence
- Partner closely with UX/design to uphold a high bar for interface quality accessibility and consistency on the web platform
- Serve as the voice of the trader deeply understanding user behaviors pain points and goals through research and data translating those insights into clear product decisions
- Track and report on Core Platform web product metrics using data to guide prioritization measure feature impact and drive continuous improvement across the web surface
What youll need:
- 4 years of product management experience with 2 years of experience managing web product experiences preferably within a fintech or trading platform
- Experience building and shipping trading product experiences with a solid understanding of trader workflows order types charting and market data surfaces
- Strong UI/UX sensibility with experience partnering with design to ship polished high-quality consumer web experiences
- Demonstrated ability to own and grow features or product areas within a larger platform balancing feature velocity with platform health
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration
- Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable owning well-defined problem areas and operating in ambiguity
- Team-first mentality with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority
Bonus points for:
- Domain expertise in trading platforms brokerage products or financial data products
- Experience contributing to products launched from 0 to 1
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $140000 - $160000 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 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 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
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:
Senior IC
About Company
NinjaTrader offers exclusive software for futures trading. With our modern trading platform, you will control every step of your trading journey. Open account to trade futures with us!