Lead, Financial Operations

What you'll do

• Own the timely and accurate completion of all daily regulatory filings, the monthly 1-FR-FCM report, and related NFA and CFTC segregation reporting
• Serve as the final quality control reviewer for team reconciliations, general ledger accuracy, and regulatory submissions
• Maintain and enhance documentation and internal controls to ensure ongoing audit readiness
• Act as the primary liaison during regulatory examinations and audits
• Monitor liquidity levels, foreign currency hedging, and margin adequacy against carrying broker requirements, proactively escalating and resolving issues
• Directly manage, coach, and develop a team of Financial Operations Associates, establishing clear expectations and fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Design and deliver training programs that strengthen technical expertise and support employee growth
• Foster an environment where team members feel empowered to identify issues early and take ownership of their work
• Lead process improvement initiatives that increase automation, reduce operational risk, and improve reporting speed and accuracy
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Risk, Technology, and Accounting on new initiatives and product launches to ensure accurate books and records from day one
• Represent Financial Operations in cross-functional discussions, proactively identifying reporting and regulatory considerations
• Evaluate new products and system changes for reconciliation and reporting impacts, leading testing and implementation efforts
• Collaborate with Development and Compliance to enhance the tools, dashboards, and workflows that support the Financial Operations team

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in financial operations, regulatory reporting, or accounting within an FCM, broker-dealer, or other regulated financial institution
• Working knowledge of NFA and CFTC segregation rules and FCM regulatory reporting requirements, including the 1-FR-FCM and related filings
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing a team, or demonstrated readiness to step into a people leadership role
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for identifying automation and process improvement opportunities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent Financial Operations effectively in cross-functional settings
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment without sacrificing quality

Compensation

The salary range for this role will be $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 8%. 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 paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. We are not open to remote candidates for this role.

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
• Paid Parental Bonding Leave
• Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader