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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$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...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead strategic management of real estate transactions, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients through collaboration and innovative solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $115K *

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London, ONRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$273K - $365K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $110K *

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Myrtle Point, ORRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence in the Remote Operations Center, overseeing real-time market commitments and compliance. Lead a team to ensure efficient generation unit management and effective communica...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$179K - $211K *

Lead the charge in compliance and regulatory leadership within a dynamic futures exchange. Drive operations and support strategic regulatory goals, protecting customers through effective governance, o...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

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Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $212K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $155K *

Lead the development team to enhance and support web and integration platforms. Collaborate with UX/UI and product teams to deliver scalable solutions while coaching full stack developers and resolvin...

Chester, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$195K - $225K *

Join a team that drives B2B marketing excellence, shaping global strategies, optimizing brand equity, and enhancing revenue growth across tech solutions. Seek a visionary leader to elevate our marketi...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$120K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$131K - $138K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$225K - $275K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$183K - $193K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the go-to-market strategy by owning and optimizing HubSpot systems, ensuring seamless integration across Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success to drive measurable business impact and enhanc...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of cutting-edge infrastructure for AI systems, focusing on Kubernetes management, automated deployments, and reliable scaling to support enterprise demands across multiple clo...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop impactful relationships and drive sales by sourcing and closing meetings with Fortune 500 enterprises. Shape our outreach strategy and become the first sales hire, making significant contribut...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Engage with clients, driving success in digital campaign execution. Become an expert in programmatic advertising processes, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and collabor...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account planning, contract renewals, and performance analysis. Collaborate with teams to ensure client satisfaction and successfu...

Toronto, ONRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by driving AI strategy and innovation for customer success. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize AI solutions, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business imp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate our demand generation efforts by orchestrating targeted marketing strategies that engage key accounts in the Corporate Tech sector. Collaborate with leadership to drive pipeline growth and enh...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $164K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.