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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$110K - $130K *

Empower client success by managing the EA lifecycle, ensuring seamless onboarding, adoption, and renewals. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver actionable insights and enhance operational efficie...

North Carolina, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the development of scalable product operations, enhancing processes and analytics to empower cross-functional teams. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to drive product initiatives and imp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in executing digital product initiatives for veterinary health. Collaborate across teams to prioritize backlogs, write user stories, and enhance user experiences, ensuring alignment be...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$96K - $120K *

Empower strategic growth by leading paid search initiatives across retail media networks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, deliver insights, and ensure client satisfact...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$206K - $267K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$109K - $147K *

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California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $190K *

Champion strategic investor relations, enhancing stakeholder engagement and market perception. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop compelling narratives while adapting to the fast-paced blockcha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing innovative savings products, ensuring alignment with business strategies and regulatory requirements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhan...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Support the future of facility management by overseeing maintenance, budgeting, and safety programs. Drive operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations while managing subcontractor se...

Prince George, BCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Optimize marketing operations and campaign management for our Active Trader team. Drive project coordination, compliance, and creative execution to ensure timely delivery and quality results while fos...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to design and optimize scalable data solutions that enhance healthcare technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and drive informed dec...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead a skilled team of developers to maintain and enhance production software. Manage defect resolution, and release cycles while ensuring quality standards and AI integration. Drive team performance...

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing program operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Lead initiatives in inventory management, process improvements, and team development while fostering...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$117K - $151K *

Unlock your potential by driving category growth and building strong customer relationships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve sales targets and enhance market share in a dynamic reta...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Transform your career by building automated systems for a dynamic tech fleet. Manage machine lifecycles, operate Kubernetes and Postgres, and scale clusters while contributing to innovative solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$143K - $286K *

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Sunnyvale, CARemote

2 days ago

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

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of scalable platform engineering by leading cross-functional teams in delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions that integrate AI/ML technologies, ensuring high availability and o...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$74K - $107K *

Collaborate to enhance customer retention and growth through engaging renewals strategies. Employ your skills to analyze account health and ensure clients receive maximum value, driving business expan...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovative paid media strategies and leveraging AI to optimize performance across multiple platforms. You'll lead campaign execution, budget management, and testing to enhan...

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Today

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

$85K - $110K *

Unlock potential by redefining data strategies to elevate product growth. As a key analytics partner, you’ll shape decision-making by leveraging insights and KPIs, contributing to high-impact initiati...

San Francisco, CARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $192K *

Unlock potential by defining and leading monetisation and pricing strategies. Research customer value and commercial models to create effective pricing roadmaps that drive growth and support enterpris...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$93K - $182K *

Join a team that's transforming logistics by coordinating freight operations remotely. You'll manage schedules, communicate with drivers and clients, and ensure timely deliveries, all while gaining va...

Mobile, ALRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.