Strategic Development and Growth Expert

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States NinjaTrader Full time
Job Title: Strategic Development and Growth ExpertOverview

NinjaTrader, a leading provider of trading platforms and futures brokerage services, is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Development and Growth Expert to join its team.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this position is $110,000 - $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

This high-visibility role involves collaborating with cross-functional leadership to drive business growth through strategic planning, market intelligence, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for corporate finance, strategic planning, and business development.

  • Support the full lifecycle of M&A and partnership activities, including identification, due diligence, financial modeling, drafting key materials, execution, and post-transaction integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess organic and inorganic opportunities, developing and presenting business cases backed by rigorous financial and strategic analysis.
  • Build and maintain financial models to support enterprise-level long-term planning and value optimization efforts.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on industry trends, competitor actions, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Lead ad hoc strategic projects and analyses aimed at supporting long-term value creation.
  • Assist in preparing high-quality presentations and reports for the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

  • 2+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or valuation roles.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate finance, financial modeling, and valuation techniques; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential.
  • Proven ability to synthesize financial and strategic data into actionable insights; strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and a commitment to excellence.
Benefits

NinjaTrader offers a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Benefits include:

  • Hybrid schedule with extra remote flexibility.
  • Generous PTO.
  • 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually.
  • 1 Service Day Annually.
  • 401k with 3.5% Company Match.
  • Health, Vision, Dental Coverage.
  • Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking.
  • Gym Membership.


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