Manager, Market and Industry Solutions

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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 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.   

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.  

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:

The Manager, Market & Industry Solutions is NT Technologies' go-to resource on futures proprietary trading operations and a trusted expert for prop firm partners. This role supports NT Tech's product and partner strategies by bringing market knowledge and customer perspective into internal decision-making and external engagements. Working in close alignment with Business Development to drive retention, business growth, and inform strategy. 

In this role you will:

Maintain deep expertise on futures prop firm operations, business models, and market trends

Gather and synthesize market intelligence and competitive insights to inform NT Tech strategy, product roadmap, and partner solutions

Represent NT Tech as a knowledgeable resource in partner and market-facing engagements

Advocate for partner and customer needs across NT Tech teams

Translate market feedback into actionable recommendations for product, service, and partner strategy

Monitor emerging opportunities and risks within the prop trading segment

Serve as prop trading subject matter resource for Product Development, Marketing, Customer Support, and Brokerage

Provide input on product features, positioning, workflows, and operational requirements specific to prop firms

Support training and enablement to help internal teams understand partner needs and market dynamics

Serve as a futures prop resource for prop firm partners across the lifecycle, including initial planning and market assessment, solution design and business model alignment, staffing and operational structure, launch planning and execution, and ongoing operational optimization

Collaborate with Business Development to help shape solutions that drive partner success and NT Tech growth

Support the definition and evolution of NT Technologies' market positioning and growth strategy

Contribute to ecosystem diversification efforts to expand the partner base and reduce concentration risk

Identify opportunities to strengthen product differentiation in the futures prop trading market

Lead and develop a team of market and industry solutions specialists, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management

Set team priorities and workload distribution across concurrent partner and internal engagements

Provide ongoing coaching and career development to direct reports

Represent the team in cross-functional planning cycles and leadership reviews

Own team KPIs and report progress to BD and executive leadership

What you'll need:

5–8 years in futures trading, proprietary trading firms, or related fintech environments

Solid understanding of prop firm business models, evaluation structures, and risk frameworks

Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Support teams

Familiarity with B2B or B2B2C partner ecosystems

Strong subject matter credibility and ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders

Analytical mindset with practical operational insight

Clear, concise communicator with strong presentation skills

Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable guidance

Self-directed and comfortable operating in a fast-growth environment

2+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, developing, and managing performance of direct reports

Demonstrated ability to build and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Experience setting team goals, managing priorities, and communicating upward to senior stakeholders

Bonus points for:

Direct experience working within or advising a futures prop trading firm

Experience supporting product or platform development in trading environments

Experience contributing to industry-focused initiatives or go-to-market efforts

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. 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

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.