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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: NinjaTrader is seeking a senior growth marketing leader to own and scale the company’s end‑to‑end customer acquisition and growth engine. This role is responsible for defining growth strategy, leading teams responsible for execution, and managing significant marketing investment to drive efficient, measurable customer acquisition.
This leader will bring deep experience scaling D2C growth engines, operating at meaningful spend levels, and demonstrating strong ROI, CAC efficiency, and sustainable growth. The role partners closely with Product, Analytics, Finance, and NinjaTrader’s Business Units.
In this role you will:
Own end-to-end growth and acquisition strategy across all paid and organic channels
Lead teams responsible for performance marketing, experimentation, optimization, and scaling
Manage and optimize a $50M+ annual marketing investment
Drive accountable growth with a focus on ROI, CAC, LTV, and payback periods
Build scalable growth operating models, measurement frameworks, and executional excellence
Define growth strategy across paid search, paid social, display, mobile and app marketing, affiliates, influencers, SEO, and organic channels
Identify and scale efficient growth levers while continuously testing new channels
Balance near‑term performance with long‑term growth and brand health
Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing growth marketing organization
Set clear goals, operating rhythms, and accountability across teams
Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Product, Analytics, Finance, and Business Units
Own planning, allocation, and optimization of marketing spend
Establish performance targets and guardrails including CAC, ROI, LTV, and payback
Ensure rigorous experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making
Partner with analytics on performance reporting, attribution, and funnel visibility
Continuously improve experimentation and optimization frameworks
Scale acquisition programs responsibly while maintaining efficiency
Lead expansion into new markets and regions as the business grows
What you’ll need:
12+ years of experience in growth, performance, or acquisition marketing
Proven track record scaling D2C acquisition across paid and organic channels
Experience managing large marketing budgets
Demonstrated success delivering efficient growth with strong ROI and CAC discipline
Hands‑on leadership experience building and scaling high‑performing teamsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action
Bonus points for:
Experience in FinTech, trading, financial services, or other regulated industries
Global growth experience
Mobile or app‑based acquisition experience
Experience partnering with product‑led growth initiatives
Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $240,000.00 – $300,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 20%. 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 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
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.
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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: NinjaTrader is seeking a senior growth marketing leader to own and scale the company’s end‑to‑end customer acquisition and growth engine. This role is responsible for defining growth strategy, leading teams responsible for execution, and managing significant marketing investment to drive efficient, measurable customer acquisition.
This leader will bring deep experience scaling D2C growth engines, operating at meaningful spend levels, and demonstrating strong ROI, CAC efficiency, and sustainable growth. The role partners closely with Product, Analytics, Finance, and NinjaTrader’s Business Units.
In this role you will:
Own end-to-end growth and acquisition strategy across all paid and organic channels
Lead teams responsible for performance marketing, experimentation, optimization, and scaling
Manage and optimize a $50M+ annual marketing investment
Drive accountable growth with a focus on ROI, CAC, LTV, and payback periods
Build scalable growth operating models, measurement frameworks, and executional excellence
Define growth strategy across paid search, paid social, display, mobile and app marketing, affiliates, influencers, SEO, and organic channels
Identify and scale efficient growth levers while continuously testing new channels
Balance near‑term performance with long‑term growth and brand health
Lead, mentor, and scale a high‑performing growth marketing organization
Set clear goals, operating rhythms, and accountability across teams
Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with Product, Analytics, Finance, and Business Units
Own planning, allocation, and optimization of marketing spend
Establish performance targets and guardrails including CAC, ROI, LTV, and payback
Ensure rigorous experimentation and data‑driven decision‑making
Partner with analytics on performance reporting, attribution, and funnel visibility
Continuously improve experimentation and optimization frameworks
Scale acquisition programs responsibly while maintaining efficiency
Lead expansion into new markets and regions as the business grows
What you’ll need:
12+ years of experience in growth, performance, or acquisition marketing
Proven track record scaling D2C acquisition across paid and organic channels
Experience managing large marketing budgets
Demonstrated success delivering efficient growth with strong ROI and CAC discipline
Hands‑on leadership experience building and scaling high‑performing teamsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into action
Bonus points for:
Experience in FinTech, trading, financial services, or other regulated industries
Global growth experience
Mobile or app‑based acquisition experience
Experience partnering with product‑led growth initiatives
Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $240,000.00 – $300,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 20%. 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 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
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.
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