As a Business Analyst supporting NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC (NTC), you'll report to the Sr. Director of FCM Strategy and serve as the connective tissue between FCM Operations, Risk & Compliance, Product, and Engineering. You'll translate complex business needs into clear requirements, documented processes, and actionable insights as the firm expands into perpetual futures, leveraged spot, and 24/7 cleared markets. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful cross-functional exposure and strong opportunity for growth as the FCM function scales.
What you'll do
- Gather, document, and validate business requirements for FCM operational and technology initiatives, including user stories, process flows, and functional specifications
- Partner with FCM Operations to document end-to-end workflows—including onboarding, order routing, clearing, settlement, and margin—and identify process improvement opportunities
- Support the FCM Risk function by maintaining policy and procedure documentation, control frameworks, and audit-ready records in line with NFA and CFTC requirements
- Coordinate UAT, defect tracking, and go-live validation for FCM systems and tooling in partnership with Engineering and Product teams
- Build and maintain operational dashboards and KRI reporting to support the Risk Committee, senior management, and regulatory submissions
- Conduct data analysis and research to surface operational trends, risks, and opportunities across FCM business lines
- Support readiness activities for new product launches and exchange/DCO memberships, including documentation of operating procedures and controls
- Facilitate cross-functional working sessions and serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
What you bring
- 3+ years of relevant experience in business analysis, operations, or strategy within financial services; experience at or supporting a Futures Commission Merchant, broker-dealer, or fintech preferred
- Working knowledge of futures clearing, settlement, margin, and order management concepts
- Ability to write clear business requirements, process documentation, and functional specifications
- Experience supporting technology projects through requirements gathering, UAT, and go-live activities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across business and technical teams
- Familiarity with NFA and CFTC regulatory frameworks
What we offer
- Salary of $140,000–$190,000 USD plus an annual target bonus of 15% (based on 50% individual performance and 50% company/team performance)
- 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
- 18 days of annual paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 company-wide office-optional weeks tied to major holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Life and disability insurance covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- 1 service day annually
About NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker serving over 2 million users worldwide and rated the number one futures brokerage globally. The company provides award-winning software and brokerage services for retail traders to access the world's leading financial markets. Based in Chicago, NinjaTrader is committed to innovation and redefining the futures industry.