Lead Financial Operations

What you'll do:

We're hiring a Team Lead Financial Operations to own and elevate our regulatory reporting function within a fast-growing FCM. This is a high-visibility role for a leader who combines deep technical command of FCM regulatory reporting with the people skills to coach develop and grow a team of Financial Operations Associates. You'll ensure every daily filing is completed accurately and on time mentor and develop your team and serve as the trusted Financial Operations representative on strategic business initiatives. If you're currently doing great work at another FCM but are looking for greater ownership increased visibility and the opportunity to influence key initiatives this role is built for you.

In this role you will:

• 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 $85000.00 - $110000.00 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

What We Do

More than 2 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003 we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible scalable and user-friendly. As a bold innovative thought leader in the trading space we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support daily free education and analysis access to developer apps and much more. We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together we continue to redefine what's possible in trading advocate for our customers and provide the best tools support and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community. Located in Chicago our entrepreneurial employee-centric culture is inspiring innovative and inviting. We're committed to diversity equity and inclusivity so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.

Why Work With Us

Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader you become part of an innovative forward-looking community that encourages creativity collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.

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