Sr. Country Manager, Spain

Role overview

NinjaTrader is seeking a contract professional to help accelerate its mission of becoming the world’s leading retail trading platform. The company operates as an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, and it values people who can contribute in fast-moving, high-impact environments. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has supported millions of trading journeys, grown to more than 2 million users, and is recognized as the top-rated futures brokerage globally.

This contractor role is designed for someone who can plug into a high-performance team and contribute to meaningful initiatives across the business. The company welcomes experienced professionals from areas such as engineering, design, marketing, operations, and other critical functions, especially those who are comfortable working with agility and purpose in a dynamic setting.

The Sr. Country Manager, Spain will serve as NinjaTrader’s local presence in one of Europe’s key retail trading markets. Reporting to the Regional Director for Europe, this person will own growth in Spain by building awareness, developing local partnerships, and taking responsibility for in-country performance.

This is a visible, hands-on position that places you at the center of the Spanish trading community. You will represent the brand publicly, support local growth efforts, and work closely with international marketing, product, and technology teams to align global capabilities with market-specific needs.

Key responsibilities

• Act as NinjaTrader’s primary local business development lead in Spain by finding and building relationships with partners, introducing brokers, affiliates, and trading communities.
• Open early-stage discussions around NinjaTrader’s products in the market and pass opportunities to US-based or dedicated teams at the right point.
• Engage and retain high-value customers, helping generate referrals through personal relationships and word-of-mouth growth.
• Represent the brand in Spain at industry events, panels, media opportunities, and public relations activities.
• Develop Spanish-market content for local audiences, including participation in NT Live and other digital channels.
• Grow and maintain a strong personal network within the Spanish retail trading space.
• Work closely with the international marketing team as the local business stakeholder, sharing input on influencers, agencies, and local partners.
• Support the sourcing and management of local marketing relationships so campaigns connect with the Spanish trading audience.
• Share market feedback with product and technology teams so Spanish market needs are reflected in development and localisation work.
• Stay informed on competitor moves, regulation, and trader behavior in Spain.
• Own growth performance in Spain and report on acquisition and engagement metrics.
• Find and act on opportunities to improve conversion through the funnel and expand the active trader base.

Candidate profile

You should bring at least 5 years of experience in growth, business development, or market expansion within a retail trading or brokerage environment. Strong familiarity with the Spanish retail trading market is important, and existing local relationships are highly valued. Experience with futures and/or CFD products is strongly preferred.

The role suits someone who is genuinely interested in trading, ideally with direct retail trading experience. You should be comfortable working independently as a one-person local team, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating across time zones with global stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in growth, business development, or market expansion within retail trading or brokerage.
• Strong knowledge of the Spanish retail trading market; established industry relationships are a major advantage.
• Previous exposure to futures and/or CFD products is preferred.
• Clear enthusiasm for trading, ideally supported by hands-on retail trading experience.
• Demonstrated success in creating growth through relationships and referrals.
• Ability to operate independently, stay self-directed, and manage several priorities at once.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with international teams across time zones.
• Fluency in both Spanish and English, spoken and written.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is USD 80,000 to USD 130,000. The role also includes an annual target bonus of 10%. Bonus compensation at NinjaTrader is determined 50% by individual performance and 50% by company/team performance.

Location

This position is based in Spain and is open only to remote candidates.

Contract note

This is offered as a contractor engagement rather than a permanent employee role.