NinjaTrader
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Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader. Join us on our mission to become the #1 retail trading platform in the world
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower 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 world's leading financial markets with confidence. Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. But we're not stopping there. We're 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, you're not just part of a team; you're 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 true? Take it from our employees. Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you’ll do
As Director, Acquisition Marketing at NinjaTrader, you will lead a high-performance acquisition engine and be at the tip of the spear for efficient core growth. You will manage and mentor a team, drive existing channels, and develop new ones. This is a highly impactful role where you will be key to delivering ongoing customer expansion and bottom-line results. In this role you will
Oversee paid channels to build a diversified, efficient, scalable, and high-performing B2C growth engine Oversee a robust channel mix including Digital, Mobile, Social, Partner, and Affiliate channels Own execution of paid marketing support for product launches, competitions, promotions, and other major company initiatives Manage a large budget and ensure Growth Marketing hits acquisition targets with deep fluency in CPA, CAC, and LTV Use marketing results, market trends, competitive intelligence, and user insights to inform sharp, data-driven decisions Foster a culture of rigorous experimentation Manage a high-performing marketing team and external agencies by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and clear accountability Ensure Growth Marketing has strong relationships with key platform and vendor partners while staying abreast of new ideas, developing tactics, and emerging technologies What you’ll need
10 years of experience in growth or performance marketing roles, ideally in D2C subscription-based or fintech businesses Highly analytical and data-driven Proven track record of scaling customer acquisition programs with strong unit economics Proven ability to leverage data to drive measurable results and track accountabilities to ensure desired outcomes and ROI Deep expertise across desktop and mobile paid marketing (e.g., Google, Meta, iOS, Android) Strong understanding of CAC, LTV, ROAS, incrementality, and media mix modeling Strong business management experience including full responsibility and accountability for managing a substantial budget Experience managing and mentoring teams and working cross-functionally across Product, Content, Sales, and Compliance Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to prioritize, make trade-offs, and communicate clearly with stakeholders Previous experience in B2C marketing for fintech companies Previous experience in the futures industry Compensation
The salary range for this role is $1 6 0,000 - $1 8 0,000. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 1 5 %. 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 PTO allowance begins at 20 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below. Location
This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Hybrid
For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In 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 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. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT:
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader. Join us on our mission to become the #1 retail trading platform in the world
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower 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 world's leading financial markets with confidence. Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. But we're not stopping there. We're 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, you're not just part of a team; you're 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 true? Take it from our employees. Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world. What you’ll do
As Director, Acquisition Marketing at NinjaTrader, you will lead a high-performance acquisition engine and be at the tip of the spear for efficient core growth. You will manage and mentor a team, drive existing channels, and develop new ones. This is a highly impactful role where you will be key to delivering ongoing customer expansion and bottom-line results. In this role you will
Oversee paid channels to build a diversified, efficient, scalable, and high-performing B2C growth engine Oversee a robust channel mix including Digital, Mobile, Social, Partner, and Affiliate channels Own execution of paid marketing support for product launches, competitions, promotions, and other major company initiatives Manage a large budget and ensure Growth Marketing hits acquisition targets with deep fluency in CPA, CAC, and LTV Use marketing results, market trends, competitive intelligence, and user insights to inform sharp, data-driven decisions Foster a culture of rigorous experimentation Manage a high-performing marketing team and external agencies by providing strategic guidance, coaching, and clear accountability Ensure Growth Marketing has strong relationships with key platform and vendor partners while staying abreast of new ideas, developing tactics, and emerging technologies What you’ll need
10 years of experience in growth or performance marketing roles, ideally in D2C subscription-based or fintech businesses Highly analytical and data-driven Proven track record of scaling customer acquisition programs with strong unit economics Proven ability to leverage data to drive measurable results and track accountabilities to ensure desired outcomes and ROI Deep expertise across desktop and mobile paid marketing (e.g., Google, Meta, iOS, Android) Strong understanding of CAC, LTV, ROAS, incrementality, and media mix modeling Strong business management experience including full responsibility and accountability for managing a substantial budget Experience managing and mentoring teams and working cross-functionally across Product, Content, Sales, and Compliance Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to prioritize, make trade-offs, and communicate clearly with stakeholders Previous experience in B2C marketing for fintech companies Previous experience in the futures industry Compensation
The salary range for this role is $1 6 0,000 - $1 8 0,000. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 1 5 %. 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 PTO allowance begins at 20 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below. Location
This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania. Hybrid
For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In 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 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. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number 1250-0005 Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years. Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT:
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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