Sr. Manager, Business Operations & Strategy

NinjaTrader • Chicago, IL

2d • $160,000 - $180,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At NinjaTrader, we believe our team members are our greatest asset. The Business Operations & Strategy team serves as NinjaTrader’s internal consulting arm—partnering across the organization to help leaders solve problems, strategize, and execute on key initiatives that advance our mission. The team plays a critical role in driving performance management, enabling decision-making through analysis, and identifying opportunities for operational excellence and strategic growth.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SQL, Google Data Studio, and BigQuery
• Financial modeling experience

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees