--- title: 'Executive Assistant at NinjaTrader' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/executive-assistant-ninjatrader-chicago-30bnqhp9rq82' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Executive Assistant at NinjaTrader - **Company:** NinjaTrader - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Posted:** 2026-09-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader/jobs/4716106006 ## Job description Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader. 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.](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7025362) 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 Executive Assistant provides administrative support to senior executives within the Executive Team. Reporting to the Chief Product Officer, this role is key to keeping leadership organized, informed, and moving forward. You'll work across multiple executives, helping manage the details that enable our most senior leaders to do their best work. If you're a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in flawless execution, this role is for you. In this role you will: - Manage complex executive calendars, aligning priorities with business objectives and making thoughtful recommendations on time allocation - Coordinate communication across leadership teams, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders - Manage expense reporting accurately and efficiently - Support the planning and execution of leadership meetings, customer engagements, executive visits, offsites, and key business events - Anticipate executive and business needs, identifying potential risks or conflicts before they arise - Partner closely with Executive Assistants and Business Partners across the company to ensure seamless cross-functional coordination - Partner with the Office Manager for a seamless visitor experience for all Executive visitors and guests What you'll need: - Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization - Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment - Strong business acumen and curiosity to understand company priorities and the needs of senior leaders - Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy - Adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity while maintaining focus on key priorities - Proficiency with modern technology and collaboration tools to improve workflows and increase efficiency - Highest level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information - Ability to partner effectively across cross-functional teams while maintaining strong executive presence and sound judgment - 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced environment Bonus Points for: - Experience supporting a President, CEO, or C-suite executive at a technology company - Experience coordinating across multiple departments and driving cross-functional initiatives - Demonstrated success planning and executing executive meetings, leadership offsites, and key business events - Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, Slack, and Zoom 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 10%. 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. ## About NinjaTrader ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: NinjaTrader is an award-winning futures trading platform and brokerage that empowers active traders with advanced software, analytics, and brokerage services. - **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Payward, Inc. / Kraken, acquired March 2025) - **Headquarters**: Chicago, Illinois, United States - **Founded**: 2004 (company began operations in 2003 per its website) - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services – Futures Trading, Brokerage, Fintech - **Target customers**: B2C (active retail futures traders) and B2B (third-party developers and institutions via its platform ecosystem) - **Mission**: “Empower traders worldwide with award-winning technology and brokerage services” and “build products and services that empower active traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets.” ## Products & Services - **NinjaTrader Platform**: Award-winning trading software for futures, featuring advanced charting, market analytics, trade simulation, and trading system development. Available on desktop (PC/Mac), web, and mobile. - **Brokerage Services** (via NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC): Futures brokerage with low commissions ($0.09 per contract), low intraday margins ($50), and no deposit minimum. - **Add-on Ecosystem**: 1,000+ third-party add-ons and a C#-based development framework for building custom indicators, strategies, and tools. - **Simulated Trading**: Free unlimited simulated trading for practice and strategy testing. - **Education**: Free premium trading education tools and resources. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Kraken in March 2025 for $1.5 billion (valuation at acquisition). Prior private equity round in 2020 led by Long Ridge Equity Partners. - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $75 million (latest available); over 2 million users globally. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Long Ridge Equity Partners (lead investor in 2020), Kraken (acquirer), Payward, Inc. (parent company). Also acquired Tradovate in 2022 for $115 million. - **Growth Signals**: 25.7% YoY headcount growth (353 employees, +104 YoY); active job postings up 114.3% YoY; operates in 28 countries; Great Place to Work Certified. ## Competitive Advantages - #1 rated futures broker (self-reported) with award-winning software. - Integrated platform + brokerage (one-stop shop for futures traders). - Large, loyal user base (over 2 million) and strong community. - Low-cost structure (low commissions, low margins) appealing to active traders. - C# development framework enables a rich ecosystem of custom tools and third-party add-ons. - Multi-device support (desktop, web, mobile) for seamless trading. ## Strategic Focus - Mission to “become the #1 retail trading platform in the world.” - Modernizing the futures industry through continuous product innovation. - Expanding globally (already in 28 countries) and deepening integration with Kraken’s crypto ecosystem. - Scaling engineering and product teams to build next-generation trading tools. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives.” Great Place to Work Certified. - **Benefits**: Health, vision, dental coverage; 401(k) with company match; 100% employer-paid life and disability insurance; generous PTO; paid holidays. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Many roles are listed as “Chicago or Remote*” (e.g., Sr. Data Engineer, Staff Software Engineer). HQ in Chicago with a hybrid-friendly approach. - **Engineering Culture**: Strong technical teams working on trading systems, data engineering, AI, and backend services. Tech stack includes C#, Scala, and modern cloud infrastructure. Internship program available. - **Career Development**: Emphasis on internal career development and employee recognition. ## Sources 1. [ninjatrader.com](https://ninjatrader.com/careers/) 2. [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader) 3. [ninjatrader.com](https://ninjatrader.com/careers/job-openings/) 4. [ninjatrader.com](https://ninjatrader.com/) 5. 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