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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional programmatic strategy for B2B clients, driving impactful campaigns through expert management, optimization, and client relationship oversight across diverse digital channels...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence by leading trade lifecycle management, ensuring accurate processing of trades, margin calls, and customer accounts while collaborating with Compliance, Risk, and Financ...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$112K - $162K *

Play a key role in managing large partnerships, driving pricing strategy and inventory decisions while fostering commercial health and mentoring junior traders in a dynamic pricing environment...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Drive the future of logistics by leading strategic partnerships in autonomous inventory solutions. Collaborate with sales teams and partners to enhance real-time visibility, execution, and success acr...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the financial close and reporting processes, enhance internal controls, and provide actionable insights across the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable accoun...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a fast-paced team as you shape our product direction, driving customer engagement and retention for a climate tech company focused on sustainable agriculture. Collaborate cross-functionally to de...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic marketplace by owning the Driver App, enhancing user experience, and driving engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize workflows and improve marketplace h...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $250K *

Accelerate your career in a fast-paced environment by driving innovative software solutions for restaurants, improving customer interactions, and fostering seamless operations through team collaborati...

San Mateo, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on client retention and revenue growth. Drive go-to-market strategies for new products while nurturing key relationships and championing client needs in a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$175K - $250K *

Lead the optimization of high-performance Java systems in a hands-on role, enhancing algorithmic trading infrastructure. Collaborate with quant teams to drive innovation across multiple asset classes...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $134K *

Join a dynamic team to develop product assortment strategies, analyze market trends, and enhance sales performance while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve financial targets and d...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading product strategy for supply chain orchestration. Drive technical decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage AI to enhance workflows, ensuring measu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $107K *

Drive sales growth by cultivating relationships with B2B partners, providing exceptional service, and promoting brand awareness in the assigned territory. Collaborate with industry professionals to ma...

Boston, MARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the future of gaming by leading high-impact digital ad campaigns across crypto-gaming and iGaming platforms. Drive performance through innovative strategies in niche media buying, community...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $88K *

Empower your creativity as you design impactful brand assets across various channels, ensuring visual consistency and engaging storytelling. Collaborate with marketing to elevate brand identity and dr...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$185K - $230K *

Innovate marketplace dynamics by optimizing pricing, incentives, and supply planning. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance service completion rates and customer satisfaction across multiple...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $220K *

Grow your career with a high-performance mobile experience team, crafting pixel-perfect React Native applications that prioritize speed, fluidity, and user trust, while collaborating on real-time trad...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success by leading implementation journeys for multiple accounts. Own timelines, enhance onboarding experiences, and facilitate client transitions while ensuring high-quality outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer the development and enhancement of innovative applications, ensuring seamless integration with services. Leverage technical expertise to transform requirements into high-quality, user-friendly...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower innovation as a Full Stack Developer focusing on backend technologies. Collaborate across teams to deliver high-quality applications, leveraging Java, Spring Boot, and AWS to drive performance...

Newark, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion the lifecycle performance of assets, driving fleet management, profitability, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize operations and enhance customer satisfaction across a vast portfol...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $90K *

Transform brand experiences by crafting compelling visual identities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute innovative design solutions that elevate our brand across all custo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$105K - $115K *

Lead financial pricing strategies and support sales operations through analytical insights, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mar...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$92K - $108K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data pipelines for seamless integration and analysis. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, leveraging advanced ETL tools...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.