Sr. Director of Data, Analytics and AI Chicago

JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLDWelcome 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. We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey.What you’ll do:NinjaTrader is seeking a seasoned Sr. Director of Data, Analytics, and AI to lead our data infrastructure, data science, business intelligence, machine learning, and AI efforts. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will drive business insights, optimize operational efficiency, build data products, and support strategic decision-making.You can expect to:Manage and grow a high-performing team of Data and ML Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.Attract, retain, and develop top talent, building a top-tier data team with a focus on Machine Learning and AI.Develop and execute the technical roadmap for NinjaTrader's data platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and precision in data handling.Establish core principles for data governance, setting standards for data access, data accuracy, and timeliness across all data-centric teams.Partner with business functions such as Marketing, Sales, Strategy, Product, and Customer Success to drive data-centric decision-making.Train and empower internal customers to use developed interactive dashboards and skills needed to create self-service BI.What we look for:10+ years relevant experience: building and managing high performing analytical teams, statistical techniques, advanced research design, and analytics/decision sciences.5+ years of experience managing and growing data teams.Demonstrated intellectual prowess, creativity, analytical thinking, curiosity, and technical expertise.Proficiency in a range of data technologies and tools (such as fivetran, dbt, airflow, BigQuery, Snowflake, SQL, Looker, PowerBI and Python).Experience in applying a wide array of data science methodologies to address real-world business problems.Experience in early product development and managing trade-offs.Ability to clearly and effectively communicate the value of data to leadership and all levels of the organization.Excellent consultative and collaborative skills, with the ability to translate business problems into research/analytics studies.Our Core 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.Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader.Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking.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.Apply for this job

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