Sr. Director of Risk

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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 Ninja Trader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. We provide cutting‑edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, Ninja Trader equips traders with award‑winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.

Our growth story is exhilarating—since 2003 we have grown to over 2 million users and are the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide. We are constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry.

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Sr. Director of Risk – Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee Ninja Trader’s Risk Management Program (RMP) in compliance with CFTC, NFA, and exchange requirements, covering market, credit, liquidity, capital, operational, legal, and technology risks.

• Establish and maintain risk policies, procedures, limits, and escalation protocols to ensure effective governance and oversight.

• Maintain and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk appetite metrics; use insights to inform program priorities.

• Monitor daily risk exposures, including margin adequacy, concentration, liquidity, and counter party credit, and promptly address breaches or emerging risks.

• Conduct stress testing, back‑testing, and scenario analysis to evaluate resilience to market volatility, liquidity stress, and client concentration risks.

• Lead or support risk reporting and governance, providing timely updates to senior management, the CCO, and regulators.

• Conduct and document compliance risk assessments to evaluate risk exposure and identify areas for enhanced monitoring, testing, or training.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations, Treasury, and Technology to align risk monitoring with supervisory, financial, and operational controls.

• Engage with CFTC, NFA, DCOs, and exchanges on risk‑related matters; assist in regulatory filings, attestations, and audits in coordination with Compliance and Legal.

• Drive automation and system enhancements for risk analytics, dashboards, and real‑time exposure monitoring.

• Partner with Finance and Treasury on capital and liquidity risk management; ensure alignment between the Risk and Compliance programs.

• Contribute to a risk‑aware culture by promoting transparency, accountability, and proactive risk management across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of risk management and clearing operations experience in financial services, preferably within an FCM, derivatives broker, or clearing firm.

• Strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations, including Regulation 1.11 and futures and derivatives market risk management standards.

• Proven experience implementing or overseeing risk frameworks, limits, margin methodologies (SPAN, VaR, stress testing), and escalation procedures.

• Demonstrated ability to lead risk governance, regulatory interactions, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and communication skills; able to explain complex risk concepts to executives and regulators.

• Effective interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, fostering cooperation across technical and business teams.

Bonus Points

• Advanced degree (MBA, M.S. Risk, Financial Engineering) or certifications such as FRM or CFA.

• Knowledge of capital…