Discover trader jobs for experienced professionals seeking opportunities in financial markets. Traders buy and sell securities, commodities, currencies, and other financial instruments for investment firms, banks, hedge funds, and corporations. Browse vetted roles on Ladders, including opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more.
Trader responsibilities vary by asset class and employer. Common work includes researching markets, evaluating risk, executing trades, monitoring positions, and collaborating with portfolio managers, analysts, and clients. Many traders use quantitative analysis and trading technology to inform decisions and manage exposure in fast-moving markets.
Trader titles may focus on equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, derivatives, or digital assets. Some professionals specialize in sales and trading, proprietary trading, algorithmic execution, or market making. Job requirements depend on the market, strategy, and level of responsibility.
Employers often seek strong analytical and quantitative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Knowledge of financial markets, risk management, and trading platforms is valuable. Requirements may include a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field, along with relevant experience and any necessary licenses or certifications.
Compare trader openings by specialty, employer, and location, and review each listing for its responsibilities and qualifications. Ladders helps experienced professionals explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Create a profile and find trader opportunities aligned with your background and career goals.
$106K - $167K *
Shape the future of crypto trading by managing positions and executing trades. Collaborate with global teams to ensure optimal market coverage and accurate data capture, while analyzing metrics to dri...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's focused on Forex trading excellence, leveraging market insights and disciplined strategies to identify and execute high-probability trades while managing risk effectively in a dynam...
1 week ago
$140K - $180K *
Unlock potential by driving new dealer acquisitions and managing the entire sales cycle. Leverage data, insights, and brand strength to build a robust pipeline, ensuring your success and impressive ea...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Accelerate growth by driving new dealer partnerships from outreach to closure. Own the full sales cycle while leveraging data and insights to achieve sales targets, with strong collaboration with onbo...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Drive the acquisition of new dealers through a dynamic sales strategy, mastering the full sales cycle from outreach to closing deals. Utilize data and brand power to enhance your pipeline and maximize...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$140K - $180K *
Transform the dealer landscape by driving new business growth through relentless prospecting, tailored solutions, and leveraging data insights to close deals. Own the sales cycle from outreach to onbo...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $160K *
Transform client campaigns by leveraging data-driven insights and innovative strategies. Collaborate across teams to optimize performance, troubleshoot challenges, and deliver exceptional results in a...
6 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of options trading by executing strategies, enhancing risk management, and collaborating with experts to leverage data-driven insights for success in the dynamic...
3 weeks ago
Executive Trader - Business Development
$100K - $120K *
Drive your career with a dynamic role focused on business development, revenue growth, and strategic partnerships in the metals market. Leverage your expertise to influence decisions and lead initiati...
2 weeks ago
$250K - $300K *
Unlock your potential by leveraging quantitative methods to identify market risks and trading opportunities. Collaborate with a dynamic team to develop models, analyze data, and create insights that d...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion new business growth by driving net logo acquisition across diverse verticals. Own the full sales cycle, leveraging consultative selling to build relationships and deliver tailored solutions...
6 days ago
Senior Chinese Commodities Trader
$150K - $180K *
Unlock potential by leveraging expertise in quantitative trading to enhance commodities strategies. Collaborate with traders and build models while managing real-time execution and mentoring juniors i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$150K - $190K *
Drive the evolution of our staffing product, balancing customer needs and operational realities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance marketplace efficiency and fulfillment...
Yesterday
$150K - $190K *
Join a dynamic team to architect and evolve a staffing product that enhances marketplace efficiency, balancing customer needs and operational realities while driving impactful solutions across diverse...
Yesterday
$150K - $190K *
Shape the future of staffing by leading product strategy in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction while driving impactful so...
1 week ago
$150K - $190K *
Oversee the evolution of our staffing product, balancing customer needs and operational realities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement solutions that enhance marketplace ef...
1 week ago
$140K - $250K *
Champion innovative product strategies to enhance restaurant operations, driving growth through collaboration and rapid execution. Engage closely with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions, ensu...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovative financial solutions, collaborating across departments to enhance investment strategies and optimize client outcomes while leveraging advanced analyti...
Reposted today
$80K - $90K *
Unlock potential by managing client portfolios and optimizing programmatic campaigns. Utilize analytical skills to drive performance, collaborate across teams, and innovate solutions that exceed clien...
Today
Trader, Corporate Securities Market Making
$125K - $150K *
Join an innovative trading desk to execute and manage corporate securities markets. Engage directly with counterparties, develop trading practices, and navigate risk in a fast-paced environment while...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$145K *
Drive market strategies and enhance trading impact as a Junior Trader, engaging in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with seasoned professionals while mastering proprietary technology and quantita...
Reposted 6 days ago
$115K - $150K *
Analyze market trends and support portfolio management by executing trades, monitoring investments, and preparing reports. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient operations in a dynamic trading en...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in dynamic equity trading, executing client orders across global markets. Collaborate with teams to enhance trading strategies and tools, ensuring optimal execution and performance evaluation t...
3 weeks ago
$275K - $300K *
Champion innovative investment strategies by conducting in-depth research and analysis. Collaborate with a dynamic team to leverage proprietary data and technology, generating insights that drive info...
5 days ago
$166K - $216K *
Join a team that's redefining brand creativity in a dynamic environment. Lead visual identity and storytelling, managing a small design team while collaborating across functions to enhance brand expre...
3 weeks ago
What does a trader do?
A trader buys and sells financial instruments for an employer or clients, monitors market conditions, evaluates risk, and helps execute investment or hedging strategies.
What types of trader jobs are available?
Roles may specialize in equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, derivatives, or digital assets. Other positions focus on areas such as sales and trading, proprietary trading, algorithmic execution, and market making.
What qualifications do trader jobs require?
Qualifications vary by role and employer. Many positions value financial-market knowledge, quantitative and analytical skills, relevant experience, and a degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field. Some roles may require specific licenses or certifications.
How much do trader jobs pay?
Compensation varies based on experience, employer, location, asset class, and performance-based incentives. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for compensation details.
Where can I find trader jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse trader listings on Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for its location, qualifications, compensation, and responsibilities.