Business Analyst, FCM
About The Position
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 Engineering—serving 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 NTC's 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.
Requirements
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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 workflows—including onboarding, order routing, clearing, settlement, and margin—and 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
Benefits
- Annual target bonus of 15%
- Bonus pay based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%)
- 401K plan through ADP with company match up to 3.5% of employee contributions
- Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year
- Seven paid holidays
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
