Explore Trader Jobs

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.

What Traders Do

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.

Common Trader Specialties

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Find Your Next Trader Role

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.

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$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Port Moody, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a trader do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.