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.
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in expanding B2B partnerships within the gaming industry. Drive adoption of our orchestration platform, manage key relationships, and represent the company at major gaming events globa...
Reposted yesterday
$101K - $140K *
Champion client satisfaction and growth by mastering consultative sales strategies. Lead territory management with major accounts, ensuring effective C-level engagement and consistent contract expansi...
4 weeks ago
$140K - $165K *
Transform complex military software solutions by driving product strategy, aligning teams, and engaging stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to enhance operational intelligence and deliver impactful...
3 weeks ago
$66K - $95K *
Drive pricing strategies by leveraging your expertise in mortgage pricing engines. Collaborate on rate sheets and adjustments, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficien...
1 week ago
$150K - $210K *
Engage with customers to design tailored solutions utilizing Zoo's APIs, driving adoption and ensuring successful integration, while supporting sales with technical expertise and customer demonstratio...
Reposted 1 week ago
$130K - $160K *
Champion innovative data solutions by leading migrations and optimizing access patterns. Collaborate with product engineers to drive the evolution of our database infrastructure, contributing to robus...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$145K - $175K *
Lead the charge in shaping innovative fraud prevention products that seamlessly integrate into user workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, development, and marke...
Yesterday
$74K - $137K *
Engage stakeholders to deliver innovative training programs on Direct Tax Compliance solutions. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences through various formats, ensuring alignment with...
3 weeks ago
$74K - $137K *
Elevate your career by delivering expert training in Direct Tax Compliance solutions, enhancing customer success through engaging learning experiences. Collaborate with teams to create impactful conte...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive transformation by collaborating with stakeholders to analyze and enhance business processes, ensuring effective technology adoption and operational improvements within a dynamic environment...
1 week ago
$140K - $200K *
Lead the charge in defining, developing, and evolving innovative live event and consumer products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance fan experiences and drive Evo's future growth through strat...
3 weeks ago
Blue Yonder Platform Data Analyst
$95K - $115K *
Transform transport platform data into robust technical models. This mid-to-senior role collaborates with key stakeholders, ensuring accurate data representation for analytics, while maintaining globa...
Reposted 1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building robust and innovative data capabilities. You will design and maintain pipelines, improve data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance insights and s...
Reposted 2 days ago
$125K - $140K *
Drive growth and profitability in a high-volume HVAC service provider by fostering a positive team culture, enhancing customer relationships, and leveraging your service industry expertise to achieve...
1 week ago
Account Manager, Dealer Solutions
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as the primary relationship owner for automotive dealer accounts, focusing on customer retention, product adoption, and strategic growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
2 days ago
Global Enterprise Asset & Maintenance Manager
$125K - $150K *
Engage in transformative fleet maintenance management, creating a unified system for asset maintenance that enhances reliability, measures performance, and drives efficient change through effective ad...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of hotel technology by owning the end-to-end booking experience, bridging guest interactions and hotel-focused workflows to drive measurable business value through innovative solution...
Reposted yesterday
$83K - $124K *
Unlock potential by leading the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software delivery and operational stability for enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...
Today
Field Service Manager - Western Division
$90K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective dealer support and product performance management. Lead initiatives in your territory to foster strong relationships a...
1 week ago
$160K - $170K *
Join a team that designs scalable and secure technology solutions by collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll lead architecture efforts for enterprise-level projects and shape our Enterprise Ar...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Director, Ads Product Marketing
$202K - $213K *
Lead a dynamic team of product marketers to shape the future of advertising strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and cohesive messaging that drives market leadership and enhances advertiser...
1 week ago
Director, Ads Product Marketing
$203K - $214K *
Transform the Ads ecosystem by leading a team of product marketers to create cohesive go-to-market strategies, ensuring seamless product launches and a strong narrative that drives advertiser engageme...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform partner relationships by managing day-to-day operations, ensuring performance, and coordinating with internal teams to deliver reliable language services while supporting strategic goals and...
2 weeks ago
$131K - $222K *
Shape the future of logistics by developing intelligent planning platforms that optimize freight movement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that enhance supply chai...
3 days ago
$115K - $130K *
Drive seamless post-merger integrations by coordinating cross-functional teams, unifying processes, and fostering alignment. Lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support future acq...
3 days 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.