Competitive Intelligence Analyst

3+ years in competitive intelligence, market research, or a related role, preferably within fintech, trading, or technology
Experience and active history across major social media platforms including Discord, X, Instagram, Reddit and others
Strong ability to analyze complex data, extract insights, and present findings clearly and effectively
Familiarity with trading platforms, data providers, and software solutions within the prop trading and futures industry
Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative research methods from various sources including public data, industry reports, and customer interaction
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex findings to stakeholders
Comfort with market research tools, databases, and CRM systems such as Salesforce
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities

Track and analyze competitors across various categories including prop firms, technology platforms, data providers, and related services
Evaluate product offerings, pricing models, feature sets, and go-to-market strategies
Monitor industry trends in the futures trading space, including software tools, brokerage offerings, and market data
Collect and synthesize feedback from prop firms, platform users, and traders to provide actionable insights to product and marketing teams
Assess NinjaTrader product offerings relative to competitors to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Regularly report findings to key stakeholders across the company on competitive movements, industry shifts, and emerging threats
Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on how to respond to competitive pressures and improve market positioning
Collaborate closely with product development, marketing, and sales teams to align product features and messaging with customer needs and market demands

Experience in the futures or prop trading space is a plus
Familiarity with futures trading platforms (e.g., NinjaTrader), prop firms (e.g., Topstep, Apex, Take Profit Trader), and technology solutions like Rithmic and dxFeed
Experience working with large datasets and delivering actionable insights
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related field