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- •Product strategy and roadmap development
- •Cross-functional team collaboration
- •User research and data analysis
- •Agile methodologies
- •Excellent communication skills
The full posting
<div class="content-intro"><hr> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto"><em><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> </span>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: <a href="https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader">https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader</a>.</em></span></span></p> <hr> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're 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 world's leading financial markets with confidence. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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.</span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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? </span><a href="https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7025362"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Take it from our employees.</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></span></p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What you'll do:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will help drive the product roadmap for NinjaTrader's 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.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this role you will:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Help define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web trading experiences that balances trader needs, business outcomes, and technical feasibility</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner closely with UX/design to uphold a high bar for interface quality, accessibility, and consistency on the web platform</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">What you'll need:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">4+ years of product management experience, with 2+ years of experience managing web product experiences, preferably within a fintech or trading platform</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience building and shipping trading product experiences, with a solid understanding of trader workflows, order types, charting, and market data surfaces</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong UI/UX sensibility with experience partnering with design to ship polished, high-quality consumer web experiences</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to own and grow features or product areas within a larger platform, balancing feature velocity with platform health</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable owning well-defined problem areas and operating in ambiguity</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team-first mentality with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bonus points for:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Domain expertise in trading platforms, brokerage products, or financial data products</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience contributing to products launched from 0 to 1</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Compensation:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The salary range for this role will be $140,000 - $160,000 USD. In 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%).</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Location:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role is based in Chicago, IL. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">*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.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);"><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Hybrid:</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">20 additional flex remote days annually</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span style="color: rgb(255, 66, 0);">Our Core Benefits Include:</span></span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Generous PTO</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">1 Service Day Annually</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">401k with 3.5% Company Match</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Paid Parental Bonding Leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Health, Vision, Dental Coverage</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><em>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.</em></span></p></div>
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