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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$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in our finance team as an Accounting Manager, overseeing month-end close, maintaining general ledger integrity, and developing scalable accounting processes in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$177K - $260K *

Elevate your career by leading product design and strategy for innovative financial solutions. Shape user experiences and leverage AI as a founding member to drive impactful change in wealth managemen...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $220K *

Innovate field operations by leading multi-market teams to ensure high-quality, safe installations of heat pumps and EV chargers across North America, driving performance and efficiency while fosterin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $145K *

Champion tax initiatives by overseeing reporting, compliance, and planning. Lead the preparation and filing of various tax returns while ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. Collaborate wit...

Irvine, CARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$179K - $204K *

Drive innovation by architecting and building scalable greenfield products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform consumer needs into impactful features while mentoring fellow enginee...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of engineering and product, ensuring strategic publishers successfully integrate and scale the in-app SDK, driving revenue through technical excellence and inno...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$116K - $136K *

Unlock potential by collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze pricing strategies and revenue forecasts. Shape critical insights to drive decision-making, support planning processes, and imp...

Dallas, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

Shape the future of IT by leading a high-performing team to integrate AI and automation, enhance operational efficiency, and drive strategic technology initiatives in a dynamic environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Join us to manage and optimize digital media campaigns across multiple brands. Focus on Google Ads and Meta Ads, driving demand and achieving measurable business outcomes through strategic campaign ma...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $145K *

Innovate solutions as a Sr. Solutions Architect, leveraging expertise in warehouse automation and mobile robotics to design tailored systems, engage clients, and collaborate with cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Develop and enhance JD Edwards applications to drive business efficiency across departments. Collaborate with analysts to create solutions that meet specifications and improve processes in a manufactu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the growth of full-funnel Paid Social programs, optimizing strategies across platforms like Meta and TikTok while leveraging data insights to drive efficiency and revenue. Collaborate cross-funct...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the efficiency of Retail Banking systems while managing projects, enhancing workflows, and supporting daily operations. Collaborate with teams to optimize procedures, ensure compliance, and...

Jackson, MSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving data-driven insights to enhance revenue and operational performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable recommendations that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $190K *

Transform financial futures by leading a product team to build and scale a new investing product. Drive strategy, execution, and member engagement from concept to launch, ensuring a meaningful impact...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform sales performance by leading and developing a high-performing team, driving client growth, managing pipelines, and ensuring accurate forecasting in a competitive market...

Woodbridge, NJRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K *

Lead the charge in engineering excellence by managing API, Web, and Mobile teams, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with product goals while driving technical ownership and fostering team grow...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $110K *

Engage with diverse stakeholders to craft compelling grant proposals and reports. Leverage data and AI to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive fundraising success, ensuring alignment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading our platform engineering efforts, enhancing infrastructure, security, and CI/CD processes. Drive innovation and reliability as you build scalable solutions that empower pro...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$209K - $238K *

Accelerate transformative tech solutions by leading diverse teams in building innovative cloud-based systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize performance and enhance user experiences, empow...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$209K - $238K *

Lead innovative technology projects as a Full-stack Engineer, driving transformation across teams. Collaborate with product managers to develop robust cloud-based solutions, utilizing cutting-edge fra...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $237K *

Champion the growth of our AI-driven Savings product by leading strategy, ideation, and execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance financial health solutions that significantly impact user retenti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $90K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of our Advisory platform. As a Product Manager, you'll drive product strategy, prioritize customer needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure su...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engineer impactful solutions in a hybrid role, managing client engagements and product rollout. Collaborate cross-functionally with tech and business teams to deliver a modern SaaS platform while ensu...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate growth by driving AI adoption in legal teams. You'll convert inbound leads and build outbound strategies to tap into a vast market, managing demos, trials, and closing deals while collabora...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.