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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$130K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to nurture and expand client relationships, focusing on customer success and retention. Drive upsell opportunities, monitor account health, and ensure clients maximize value from t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Tackle advanced analytics projects that optimize fulfillment operations. Drive data-driven decisions through predictive models and tools while collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring entry-leve...

Nebraska, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer seamless SaaS product launch strategies, driving revenue growth and operational excellence through market analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and performance tracking to ensure alignment and...

Nashville, TNRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth in existing user relationships by leveraging innovative Issuing and Treasury solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to devise strategic account plans and uncover expansion opportunit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by owning multi-year commodity strategies and leading global sourcing initiatives. Drive cost reduction and supplier performance while leveraging advanced AI for supply chain optimiza...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower innovation by leading the data and ML strategy, driving product outcomes through analytics and machine learning, and building a high-impact team in a growth-oriented tech environment...

Ventura, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$112K - $132K *

Empower operations by providing real-time support for trading and clearing systems across multiple exchanges. Troubleshoot issues, coordinate resolutions, and drive enhancements to ensure seamless cli...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join a creative team leading innovative marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility, engage municipal clerks, and drive demand for our unique product suite. Collaborate closely and execute impact...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$229K - $241K *

Lead the charge in crafting impactful Android applications that optimize picking operations, enhancing speed and reliability while collaborating across teams to meet dynamic retailer needs and elevate...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$221K - $279K *

Lead the technical execution of Android experiences, enhancing mobile application performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams to address complex customer and operational needs in a dynam...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $100K *

Unlock operational excellence by driving startup activities, ensuring workflows adhere to standards, and supporting teams across North America through hands-on leadership and collaboration during ware...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of driving rapid account growth and establishing partnerships. Leverage your extensive freight brokerage experience to execute strategies, negotiate deals, and optimize operations, ensu...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $160K *

Pioneer engaging video content by presenting and producing high-quality, relatable explainer videos. Collaborate closely with content strategists to ensure videos resonate with viewers while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Shape strategic customer engagements by delivering tightly scoped projects. Collaborate with executive sponsors to translate complex business problems into concrete solutions. Drive technical adoption...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $109K *

Shape the future of advertising by managing a portfolio of mid-market CPG brands, driving strategic partnerships, and delivering data-driven insights to enhance client growth and revenue on a leading...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $125K *

Elevate your career by mastering data governance and engineering. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design automated pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems while drivi...

Wrangell, AKRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform the future of employee benefits by leading product management and IT operations. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee product development, and ensure compliance while collaborating with dive...

Clermont, FLRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $210K *

Elevate revenue operations by building scalable sales teams and driving innovative strategies. Collaborate with executives to enhance performance, foster growth, and ensure alignment across revenue-ge...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $260K *

Develop scalable, cloud-native AI systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence. Lead technical execution, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement while fostering collabo...

Bentonville, ARRemote

Yesterday

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

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...

Lewisburg, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$169K - $338K *

Lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI systems, ensuring architectural integrity and operational excellence while mentoring engineers and driving innovation across teams to meet...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$169K - $338K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of scalable, AI-powered software systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating across teams to de...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

Yesterday

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

$156K - $312K *

Accelerate your career by leading the design and development of scalable, cloud-native AI systems. Drive technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure operational excellence while collaborating acr...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 days ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of ecommerce by managing site operations and merchandising. Drive product discovery and enhance customer experience through data-driven strategies and collaborati...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by spearheading our mobile division through strategic client acquisition, cultivating relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive value for mobile app adver...

Manhasset, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.