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.
$95K - $115K *
Empower a dynamic team to create compelling B2B content that drives growth. Lead SEO strategies, collaborate cross-functionally, and leverage AI to enhance marketing efforts while shaping the voice of...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Business Systems
$110K - $130K *
Lead the enhancement of finance systems in a dynamic environment, focusing on optimizing NetSuite and integrating additional solutions. This role involves strategy, system configuration, and process i...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive your career with a pivotal role in business development, focusing on lead generation and relationship building to enhance pipeline growth and support sales objectives across North America...
Yesterday
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by driving business growth through lead generation, relationship building, and strategic engagement. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and close deals, ensuring a...
2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities. You'll engage prospects, nurture relationships, and support the sales team in achieving corporate objectives...
2 days ago
$120K - $140K *
Transform the developer landscape by driving community growth and engagement in distributed applications and AI agents, creating impactful content, and advocating for Dapr and Diagrid across various p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$85K - $120K *
Empower our clients by managing content tooling and multi-channel delivery. Lead the vision and strategy for communications execution, ensuring messages are delivered efficiently and effectively acros...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Develop and optimize revenue operations by streamlining processes, forecasting, and creating integrations as a key partner across sales, supply, and finance. Shape the growth of a crucial function in...
Reposted 6 days ago
Business Development Manager, Financial Institutions
$110K - $130K *
Champion growth in our banking vertical by leveraging your expertise in reserve-based lending and building strong relationships with financial institutions to drive adoption and revenue...
Yesterday
$115K - $130K *
Engage with stakeholders to drive product strategy and enhance the Affordable Equity platform. Collaborate with teams to translate user needs into actionable solutions, ensuring timely delivery and al...
2 weeks ago
Territory Sales Manager (Autotrader)
$86K - $129K *
Drive success by managing dealer relationships and maximizing revenue in Utah's automotive market. Leverage data insights to provide tailored strategies, ensuring client satisfaction and business grow...
2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Core Pricing
$166K - $230K *
Champion seamless loan management and customer relations as you lead initiatives that optimize collections and enhance user experience. Contribute to automation and process improvements to empower our...
Reposted 1 week ago
Software Engineer (Remote - US)
$75K - $115K *
Shape the future of our platform as a full stack Software Engineer, enhancing both frontend and backend systems. Collaborate with a dynamic team, tackle diverse challenges, and grow your skills in a s...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager / Implementation Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Manage implementation projects for asset solutions, overseeing kickoff to go-live while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational alignment. Drive training, deployment logistics, and project exec...
1 month ago
$148K - $215K *
Reimagine the future of financial engagement by leading innovative software development. Engage in full-stack responsibilities, collaborating across teams to enhance product experiences for educationa...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$175K - $190K *
Shape the future of search by designing intuitive, engaging experiences that enhance user interactions and drive revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a seamless journey for neigh...
6 days ago
Partner Success Manager, Broker
$95K - $115K *
Empower partner success by managing relationships, enhancing product adoption, and driving engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service and support, ensuring part...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving sales growth by building a pipeline from scratch. You'll engage with target accounts through cold outreach, manage the sales cycle, and deliver new revenue, all while shapin...
2 weeks ago
Forward Deployed Product Manager, AI Agent
$170K - $280K *
Transform customer experiences by owning, deploying, and optimizing AI Agents. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation, leading customer engagements, and driving measurable...
4 weeks ago
Social Video, Jr. Creative Strategist
$75K - $95K *
Reimagine short-form content strategies by transforming long-form videos into engaging snippets. Collaborate with creative teams to analyze trends and optimize for audience attention, while developing...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer, Marketplace
$130K - $155K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building innovative marketplace solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software, enhancing fle...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as the first Account Manager, driving renewals and growth for a multi-million-dollar customer base. Collaborate with Customer Success to enhance account health and build a robust r...
2 weeks ago
$157K - $190K *
Elevate the AI ecosystem by driving the adoption of innovative tools and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful developer experiences, technical content, and prototypes...
2 days ago
$180K - $270K *
Shape the future of product management by leading strategic direction for key initiatives, driving execution through cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing outcomes via data-driven insights to...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $160K *
Analyze complex operational data to drive insights and improve customer outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead impactful analyses, and create self-service analytics tools to enhance d...
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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.