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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$160K - $200K *
Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic team of Enterprise Account Executives. Drive strategy, enhance sales processes, and foster collaboration to meet sales goals while navigating complex enterp...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in managing contracts for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and support project c...
1 week ago
Regional Sales Manager - New York
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as a Regional Sales Manager to drive growth by engaging automotive dealerships and closing new sales. Utilize your skills to exceed targets and foster strong customer relationships...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the technology vision and strategy, driving innovation and operational excellence across infrastructure, applications, and cybersecurity while fostering a culture of service and continuous improv...
Yesterday
Business Development Manager - Substation Services & Lifecycle Solutions
$110K - $130K *
Join us to drive growth in Substation Services across North America. You'll identify new business opportunities, develop strategic relationships, and create innovative solutions to enhance asset relia...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Empower customer success by leading engagement strategies and maximizing value in the customer journey. Shape onboarding, training, and renewals to drive outcomes while collaborating across department...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Manager - Procurement Services
$140K - $180K *
Accelerate procurement excellence by leading high-impact customer engagements, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic team environment...
1 week ago
Managing Director, Alternative Investment Distribution
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of capital formation by building a dynamic distribution engine that channels consistent capital to investment offerings through strong broker-dealer and advisor relationships. Drive s...
4 weeks ago
$101K - $140K *
Drive client growth and retention by building trust with C-Level executives. Manage complex sales processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring clients maximize value from services while identifying ne...
Yesterday
$102K - $128K *
Innovate the mobile experience for a global courier network by architecting premier solutions in Kotlin. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features and ensure high-quality soft...
1 week ago
Virtual Platform Administrator
$100K - $120K *
Transform complex virtual infrastructures by managing, securing, and optimizing hybrid cloud environments. Ensure system stability and high availability through proactive monitoring, lifecycle managem...
1 week ago
Materials Manager, Networking & Hardware
$110K - $130K *
Join us in owning the networking hardware category to streamline innovations! You'll negotiate with OEMs, manage dual-sourcing complexities, and align buying plans with engineering roadmaps for optima...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
US Team Lead, Legal Application Managed Services
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic team focused on enhancing legal technology solutions. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence while fostering professional growth within a 100% re...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$162K - $186K *
Build and enhance backend services for a global insurance platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and improve user experience through data-driven insights and...
Yesterday
Senior Associate, Investments & Fund Partnerships - Third Derivative
$84K - $103K *
Shape the future of startup financing by connecting innovative companies with vital capital solutions. Collaborate with founders and investors to develop tailored fundraising strategies and enhance th...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Unlock new opportunities by driving sales in mid-market accounts. Manage the full sales cycle, engage multiple stakeholders, and creatively source your own leads while showcasing how AI video can tran...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Empower your software engineering career by directing AI to deliver full-stack solutions. You'll manage end-to-end feature development, leveraging AWS and AI tools to enhance productivity and quality...
1 week ago
$175K - $225K *
Lead the charge in shaping product strategy and execution, driving innovation and collaboration across teams to deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced B2B SaaS environment. Own the product roadma...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Explore the opportunity to manage and evolve complex multi-prem platform architecture. Collaborate with engineering teams, ensuring operational excellence across diverse environments while leveraging...
Reposted 6 days ago
$110K - $125K *
Elevate product strategy and delivery by leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and mission-critical outcomes in a fully remote environment...
Today
$77K - $87K *
Champion strategic paid social initiatives, driving performance through data insights and collaboration across clients' portfolios, while ensuring continuous adaptation to market trends and platform i...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$61K - $122K *
Transform cancer diagnostics by configuring and improving business systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance technology platforms, ensuring user support and optimizing workflows to drive effe...
4 weeks ago
Territory Sales Manager, Aftermarket - Montreal
$81K - $105K *
Join a team that's driving aftermarket sales growth by managing dealer relationships, executing targeted sales programs, and enhancing parts and service offerings in the Construction & Forestry sector...
2 weeks ago
What does a trader do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.