Creator & Influencer Manager Chicago or Remote*

NinjaTrader Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Service day

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

NinjaTrader Group is seeking a Creator & Influencer Manager to build and lead influencer initiatives in fintech. You will drive user acquisition, trust, and partnerships with creators across YouTube, TikTok, and more.

You will own strategy, onboarding, negotiations, and compliant content, collaborating with Compliance, Product, and Growth Marketing to scale campaigns globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 6+ years of influencer marketing experience, preferably in fintech, trading platforms, or financial apps.
• Strong understanding of the financial content landscape and the importance of trust and compliance.
• Proven success managing influencers in regulated environments.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with performance-driven influencer campaigns and conversion tracking.
• Deep familiarity with creator trends, platform mechanics, and emerging content formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute scalable influencer marketing strategies aligned with company goals around customer acquisition, engagement, and brand trust.
• Identify, segment, vet, and onboard influencer partners across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and emerging channels.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure influencer content, disclosures, and financial promotions meet regulatory standards (NFA, CFTC, FTC).
• Negotiate campaign terms and compensation for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintain long-term partnerships with brand-aligned influencers and financial content creators.
• Oversee end-to-end campaign management from concept through execution to performance review.
• Collaborate with Product and Growth Marketing to integrate influencer content into broader campaigns.
• Own content scripting and creative direction, providing creators with briefs, talking points, and hands-on support to produce on-brand, compliant content.
• Define, track, and analyze campaign KPIs (acquisition, engagement, conversions, cost per acquisition), conduct A/B testing, and deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Support international growth by adapting creator strategy to regional audiences, platforms, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Influencer marketing

Fintech knowledge

Compliance awareness

Negotiation

Project management

Conversion tracking

Relationship building

Affiliate marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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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 empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. We provide cutting‑edge products and services that enhance the trading journey, whether you are a seasoned pro or just starting out.

Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has built a user base of over 2 million and is the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.

We continuously evolve, push boundaries, and modernize the futures industry, ensuring users always have access to dynamic tools, real‑time support, and a community of like‑minded traders.

Working at NinjaTrader means being part of a movement that empowers employees to reach new heights in their careers through a culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition.

Join us as we redefine trading, advocate for our customers, and pursue our goal of becoming the world's top retail‑focused trading platform.

What you’ll do

We’re seeking an innovative and strategic Creator & Influencer Manager to lead our influencer initiatives within the fintech industry. You will build a robust program that increases user acquisition and drives trust in our products.

• Develop and execute scalable influencer marketing strategies aligned with company goals around customer acquisition, engagement, and brand trust.
• Identify, segment, vet, and onboard influencer partners across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and emerging channels.
• Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure influencer content, disclosures, and financial promotions meet regulatory standards (NFA, CFTC, FTC).
• Negotiate campaign terms and compensation for mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintain long‑term partnerships with brand‑aligned influencers and financial content creators.
• Oversee end‑to‑end campaign management from concept through execution to performance review.
• Collaborate with Product and Growth Marketing to integrate influencer content into broader campaigns.
• Own content scripting and creative direction, providing creators with briefs, talking points, and hands‑on support to produce on‑brand, compliant content.
• Define, track, and analyze campaign KPIs (acquisition, engagement, conversions, cost per acquisition), conduct A/B testing, and deliver data‑driven recommendations.
• Support international growth by adapting creator strategy to regional audiences, platforms, and compliance requirements.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 to 6+ years of influencer marketing experience, preferably in fintech, trading platforms, or financial apps.
• Strong understanding of the financial content landscape and the importance of trust and compliance.
• Proven success managing influencers in regulated environments.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with performance‑driven influencer campaigns and conversion tracking.
• Deep familiarity with creator trends, platform mechanics, and emerging content formats.
• A hands‑on operator mindset with the ability to personally source, brief, and manage creators daily.
• Familiarity with financial promotion compliance standards (NFA, CFTC, SEC, FTC, FINRA).
• Experience in the futures industry or another investing category.
• Strong relationships with finance creators and YouTube/TikTok financial influencers.
• Background in affiliate marketing, partnerships, or user acquisition.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $95,000.00 – $145,000.00 USD. The position also offers an annual target bonus of 10%, based on individual (50%) and company/team (50%) performance.

Benefits

The full compensation package includes a 401(k) plan through ADP with a company match of up to 3.5% of employee contributions, 18 paid days off per year plus extra days for certain positions, and seven paid holidays.

Location

This role is based in Chicago, IL. Remote flexibility may be offered for exceptional candidates in several states.

Hybrid Work Schedule

Chicago‑based employees follow a hybrid schedule: in‑office Tuesday through Thursday, home on Mondays and Fridays, with 20 additional flex remote days annually and five company‑wide office‑optional weeks tied to major holidays.

Core Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• 7 paid holidays annually and 5 conditional holidays annually.
• 1 service day annually.
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match.
• 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.