Corporate Development & New Ventures Associate

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Chicago, IL
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Fintech • Financial Services
Building better futures for all traders
The Role
In this role, the associate will work on M&A strategy, business analyses, and market intelligence, supporting strategic initiatives through financial modeling and market research. They will assist in due diligence, create business cases, and present findings to senior leadership, while also monitoring industry trends and leading strategic projects.
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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 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 5 years alone, our user base has grown by 400% 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:

In this high-visibility role at NinjaTrader, you will collaborate with cross-functional leadership on M&A strategy, business analyses, and market intelligence. You will support strategic initiatives through detailed financial analyses, competitive intelligence, and market research to inform key business decisions. The ideal candidate will be skilled in financial modeling, business case creation, and enterprise value optimization, with a strong passion for corporate finance and strategic planning.

In this role you will:

  • 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

What you'll need:

  • 2+ years 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. Willingness to work long hours on an as-needed basis

Bonus points for:

  • FinTech experience
  • MBA or CFA designation (or progress toward)

Our Core Benefits Include:

  • Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totalling over 55% remote time)
  • 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

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.

Top Skills

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Microsoft Word

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2003

What We Do

More than 1.8 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003, we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible, scalable, and user-friendly.

As a bold, innovative thought leader in the trading space, we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support, daily free education and analysis, access to developer apps, and much more.

We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together, we continue to redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and provide the best tools, support, and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community.

Located in Chicago, our entrepreneurial, employee-centric culture is inspiring, innovative, and inviting. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.

Why Work With Us

Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader, you become part of an innovative, forward-looking community that encourages creativity, collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.

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Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQChicago, IL
With river views and all the hotspots of River North and the Loop minutes away, 222 North LaSalle is positioned in the most vibrant part of downtown, right at the corner of LaSalle and Wacker. Amenities include onsite parking, gym, coffee house, employee events, and restaurants.

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