Financial Operations Associate

Financial Operations Associate

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 on a mission to empower 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. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 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. 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 : You are a dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. As part of the Financial Operations Regulatory Reporting team, your primary responsibility will be ensuring the accuracy and proper reporting of cash, investments, and trade data within the company's general ledger accounts for regulatory compliance. You thrive in environments where your attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and proactive problem-solving directly impact operational efficiency, compliance, and risk management.

In this role you will :

• Ensure the accuracy of cash, investments, and trade data within the company's general ledger
• Complete daily regulatory reporting and preparation of the monthly 1-FR-FCM report
• Ensure compliance with NFA and CFTC segregation rules
• Maintain comprehensive reports and documentation for all reconciliations and regulatory reporting, ensuring readiness for future audits and compliance with internal controls
• Complete quarterly reviews of margins against carry broker margins
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items to maintain clean, accurate records
• Reconcile open options positions, verify settle prices, correct offsets, and ensure new products are captured in reconciliations
• Reconcile data between client-facing systems and back-office systems to ensure consistency in financial and regulatory reporting
• Monitor liquidity levels and manage foreign currency hedging
• Monitor and manage dormant accounts for escheatment across all states
• Research and outline requirements for new product offerings, ensuring proper testing and integration
• Collaborate with development, compliance, risk, accounting, and management teams to enhance reporting tools and workflows
• Support the implementation of strong internal controls and sound accounting policies

What you'll need :

Compensation : The salary for this role starts at $60,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 4%. 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.