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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$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth as a Loan Originator by leveraging your sales expertise and relationship-building skills in the investment real estate sector, exceeding monthly targets of $3M in origination vol...

Baltimore, MDRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career as a Loan Originator by strategically securing real estate financing deals, exceeding sales targets, and nurturing client relationships for substantial revenue generation in a dynamic...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$60K - $110K *

Join a team that's optimizing programmatic advertising initiatives, managing campaigns, and enhancing revenue through data-driven insights and strong partner relationships. Your analytical skills will...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$275K - $335K *

Launch innovative marketing strategies to create a new category in veterinary medicine. Collaborate with teams to build brand credibility and consumer awareness for a groundbreaking longevity drug for...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Develop strong client relationships and drive revenue growth as a Loan Originator, leveraging your sales acumen to exceed targets and identify financing opportunities in the investment real estate sec...

Burbank, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $240K *

Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing financial processes, and fostering talent development. Drive successful execution of large initiatives while ensuring alignment w...

Georgia, USRemote

Yesterday

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

$90K - $135K *

Transform customer relationships and drive sales growth by leveraging technical expertise and consultative selling skills. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance operation...

Wrangell, AKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $128K *

Manage and expand sales territory by leveraging consultative selling techniques. Develop relationships with end-users, deliver impactful presentations, and achieve growth targets to drive success in e...

Wrangell, AKRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Create your success by driving sales as a Loan Originator. Leverage your expertise in investment real estate to build strategic relationships and achieve exceptional results in a dynamic, fast-paced e...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving sales and fostering relationships in real estate lending. Leverage your expertise to exceed targets and enhance client experiences in a dynamic, fast-paced environmen...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career as you drive new business growth by leveraging your sales expertise to secure tailored financing solutions for real estate investors in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment...

Denver, CORemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive revenue growth and exceed sales targets by cultivating client relationships, targeting investment opportunities, and closing financing deals in the real estate sector. This role promises a dynam...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth and building lasting relationships in real estate financing. Navigate a fast-paced environment while leveraging industry expertise to secure lucrative loan opp...

Miami, FLRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join our dynamic team as a Loan Originator, leveraging your sales expertise to drive revenue growth and build relationships in the investment real estate sector, while achieving ambitious targets in a...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by leveraging sales expertise to secure new loans. Cultivate relationships with investors and brokers, while consistently exceeding sales targets within the fast-paced investment...

Hershey, PARemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K *

Drive enterprise sales success by leading complex cycles, building strategic relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance Zuddl's offerings and achieve measurable results in...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform client engagements by leveraging expertise in strategic account management to drive growth, ensure P&L success, and foster trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders in a dynamic...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$157K - $175K *

Partner with us to shape bold commercial strategies that elevate complex deal execution and drive growth across strategic accounts, fostering cross-functional collaboration and customer-centric soluti...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $196K *

Unlock potential by enhancing system reliability and observability for resilient production environments. Collaborate across teams to develop automation and tooling that improves incident response, op...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Transform your career by managing comprehensive Property Accounting and Finance operations across diverse portfolios, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while collaborating with key stakeh...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Engage with brands to drive holistic revenue growth and strategic partnerships across digital, print, and experiential platforms. Utilize your sales expertise to identify opportunities and create impa...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $95K *

Elevate your career by driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships across diverse media platforms. Collaborate with teams to create impactful advertising solutions that resonate with influential...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$147K - $250K *

Empower a dynamic sales team to drive growth in regional and community banks. Lead strategic initiatives, foster client relationships, and deliver innovative fintech solutions while achieving sales ex...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Unlock a transformative career as a key player in healthcare sales, navigating complex decision-making processes, building relationships with diverse stakeholders, and driving impactful solutions that...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $140K *

Drive innovative software solutions as a Senior Back-End Software Engineer, collaborating across domains to enhance systems and API architecture. Engage with diverse teams to deliver quality software...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.