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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$125K - $140K *

Drive the development and management of clinical solutions to optimize healthcare payments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while leading and supporting the DRG team to enhance efficiency and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $158K *

Unlock operational excellence by optimizing workflows, leading automation, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and drive engagement while developing talent to m...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Join us to lead our accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and scalability. Drive financial reporting, audits, and team development while applying your technical expertise in a dynamic, multi-channe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Elevate workforce management by leading forecasting, capacity planning, and real-time optimization across teams and BPO partners. Drive efficiency and performance using data and technology while devel...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to build and scale high-performance GPU infrastructure for AI workloads. Collaborate across teams, troubleshoot complex systems, and enhance automation in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving innovative sales strategies in the regenerative medicine sector. This role involves full-funnel prospecting, building relationships with key stakeholders, and designing imp...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$148K - $266K *

Lead pricing strategies for a global business unit, managing proposals and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate cost proposals and mitigate risks effectively...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$203K - $214K *

Transform organizational effectiveness by enhancing decision-making and operational capabilities. Collaborate with leadership to drive program execution, improve team dynamics, and optimize communicat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$93K - $124K *

Empower our team by managing and optimizing paid social campaigns end-to-end. Translate strategies into actionable audience insights, budget allocations, and performance metrics, while resolving compl...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$82K - $175K *

Transform revenue growth by delivering innovative cash management solutions. Collaborate with finance leaders and internal teams to secure complex opportunities and drive client success across diverse...

Illinois, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the AgTech sector by managing and expanding our dealer network across key regions. You'll lead sales initiatives, train partners, and collaborate with cross-functi...

Nebraska, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovation in backend development and blockchain infrastructure, shaping the future of global payments. Collaborate across teams to enhance user experiences and scale solutions to millions while...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$87K - $136K *

Elevate our Sales and Operations Planning by leading demand and supply strategies, ensuring product availability while managing inventory and cash flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic remote finance team, where you'll leverage your F&I expertise to enhance customer experiences, ensure compliance, and drive performance across multiple dealers...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion complex bids by leading diverse teams through the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality while optimizing strategies with AI and digital tools to deliver impactful proposals that w...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$128K - $189K *

Innovate the future of fleet data management by enhancing reliability, observability, and performance. Lead technical projects and develop high-quality Python software across cloud and data platforms...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $159K *

Optimize client partnerships by driving strategic outreach and proposals. Leverage AI tools to enhance sales cycles, mentor peers, and contribute to revenue growth through long-term relationships and...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate growth by managing and expanding relationships within a mid-market customer portfolio. Drive revenue through strategic account planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and effec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$110K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee IT operations, user lifecycle management, and security for a growing organization. This hands-on role allows you to set standards and processes while serving as the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $200K *

Shape the future of eCommerce by driving strategic partnerships with brands. Engage with decision-makers to present tailored growth solutions, close high-value deals, and collaborate across teams to e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in product innovation by managing the full lifecycle from ideation to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical and business goals, ensuring successful product...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving the end-to-end product lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define functional requirements, and enhancing user experiences through innovative product fea...

Los Angeles, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy and analysis, partnering with business leaders to drive performance insights, build robust models, and support strategic decisions in a fast-paced, innovative env...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower business leaders by building financial models and analyses that drive strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to evaluate opportunities, support fundraising, and present insights to seni...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Transform financial strategy by partnering with leaders to drive insights, build robust models, and support key decisions. Leverage advanced analytics and AI tools to enhance performance and optimize...

CanadaRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.