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NinjaTrader · 2 months ago

Sr. Manager, Business Operations & Strategy

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $180K/yr

7+ years exp

NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker on a mission to empower traders. The Sr. Manager, Business Operations & Strategy will partner with leadership to drive strategic initiatives, conduct analyses, and mentor team members to support the company's growth ambitions.

FinTechSoftwareTrading Platform

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Partner with executive and departmental leadership to define and operationalize strategic priorities across the organization

Lead complex, cross-functional projects that deliver on NinjaTrader’s growth ambitions—structuring workstreams, managing stakeholders, and driving measurable business outcomes

Conduct financial, operational, and customer analyses to assess performance, identify opportunities, and build recommendations for leadership

Develop financial models and business cases to evaluate new initiatives, partnerships, or operational improvements

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Director of Strategy and executive leaders—helping to shape the company’s strategic planning process, Tier 1 KPIs, and annual operating cadence

Synthesize data, insights, and recommendations into clear, executive-ready presentations for the Leadership Team and Board of Directors

Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering professional development and analytical rigor within the Strategy function

Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitive dynamics to inform NinjaTrader’s strategic direction

Qualification

Management consultingCorporate strategyBusiness operationsFinancial modelingAdvanced ExcelPowerPoint proficiencyAnalytical skillsExecutive presenceProactive mentalityMarket trend analysisStakeholder managementQuantitative frameworksData synthesisStrategic planningCustomer analysisOperational excellenceCompetitive dynamicsInfluencing skillsCommunicationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailMentoring skillsFast-paced environmentCross-functional leadershipProject management

Required

7+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, investment banking, or private equity; experience in FinTech or trading industries preferred

Proven track record of leading cross-functional strategic initiatives from ideation to execution

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to distill complex issues into actionable recommendations

Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Strong communication and executive presence, with experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders

Ability to translate strategic questions into quantitative frameworks

A proactive, self-starter mentality with a high degree of ownership, organization, and attention to detail

Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines