Senior Director of Data, Analytics, and AI - Remote

Overview

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. Your work will have a significant impact on our growing customer base and revolutionize the experience for our vast and passionate retail trading community.

In Short

• 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

Requirements

• 10+ years relevant experience: building and managing high performing analytical teams, statistical techniques, advanced research design, and analytics/decision sciences with expertise in predictive modeling, time series forecasting, natural language processing, network analysis, machine learning, data mining, etc.
• 5+ years of experience managing and growing data teams
• Demonstrated intellectual prowess, creativity, analytical thinking, curiosity, and technical expertise. Comfortable with ambiguity and navigating through it
• 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

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility (Totaling 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