Vice President, Business Development

Vice President, Business Development

Join us on our mission to become the #1 retail trading platform in the world. 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.

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.

About NT Technologies

NT Technologies is a fast-growing division of NinjaTrader Group, the industry-leading trading platform and futures broker. Powering more than 1.5 million traders worldwide, we license our technology to partners who deliver proprietary trading programs across futures, FX, and CFDs. Operating in a B2B2C model, we manage direct commercial relationships with partners while empowering traders to choose our platform from among multiple offerings. As we continue to scale globally, in addition to its relationship with partners, NT Technologies is expanding its direct engagement with traders, strengthening brand recognition, loyalty, and market share. Our goal is to build the most trusted and innovative trading technology ecosystem one that drives growth for partners and delivers exceptional experiences for traders.

What You'll Do

The Vice President, Business Development will lead all revenue-generating functions for NT Technologies, managing a lean team focused on partner acquisition, revenue growth, commercial terms, and strategic alliances. This leader will also work closely with product management, marketing, research, and business operations to ensure we achieve our ambitious goals. This is a highly visible leadership role, reporting to NT Tech's General Manager, responsible for expanding NT Tech's global partner ecosystem, driving measurable revenue growth, and representing the business externally with industry partners and clients. You will be responsible for both strategic leadership and hands-on execution, driving measurable KPIs in revenue, billable users, and market expansion.

• Acquire, qualify, and onboard new partners to drive revenue growth
• Design and implement campaigns, pricing strategies, and retention-focused services to maximize partner revenue
• Build and manage NT Tech's broader ecosystem, including value-added partners, influencers, and trading communities
• Identify new product categories and geographic markets, building business cases for leadership approval
• Serve as the primary voice of the business, providing market feedback and competitive insights to product management and research teams
• Build and leverage a contributor network of users, partner executives, and industry contacts to track trends and opportunities
• Develop contract terms, pricing structures, and commercial agreements
• Collaborate with Marketing to shape promotions, events, and live engagements
• Coordinate with Customer Satisfaction to monitor sentiment, resolve issues, and ensure operational excellence
• Work alongside the General Manager to communicate business vision to Product and Technology teams
• Explore new B2B opportunities across NinjaTrader Group
• Develop a deep understanding of partner economics, ensuring NT Tech solutions maximize partner profitability while driving growth

What You'll Need

The OTE for this role will be up to $300,000 USD. The compensation for this role is based on base salary + incentive compensation. Incentive compensation will be a mix of individual and business performance targets. Salary and incentive compensation 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 plus seven paid holidays.

This role is based in Chicago, IL.

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.