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.
Product Marketing Manager - GSI
$150K - $180K *
Drive impactful go-to-market strategies for Global Systems Integrators. Leverage your product marketing expertise to create valuable enablement resources that empower partners and enhance Cyera's data...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in driving new business development through full sales cycle management, establishing relationships, and exceeding revenue targets by leveraging consultative selling and effective pipe...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
(USA) Staff, Software Engineer, Web
$143K - $286K *
Drive the design and development of scalable software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and performance. Lead coding efforts and implement best practices...
1 week ago
$153K - $207K *
Oversee strategic account management to drive growth and foster executive relationships. Lead negotiations for high-value contracts while developing long-term business strategies across multiple stake...
4 weeks ago
$66K - $106K *
Contribute to the modernization of America's airspace by executing software installations and updates for the FAA's Terminal Flight Data Manager program, ensuring operational readiness and compliance...
3 days ago
Sr. Manager - Loan Portfolio & Revenue (R14333)
$112K - $180K *
Lead the evolution of revenue forecasting and lending portfolio planning, enhancing financial models and insights. Collaborate across functions to drive strategic analysis and improve decision-making...
Yesterday
$160K - $220K *
Unlock potential by driving new business in the Data Privacy sector, utilizing consultative sales techniques to meet client needs and exceed revenue goals while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
3 weeks ago
$97K - $156K *
Elevate global tradeshow success by leading strategy, planning, and execution. Drive brand awareness and customer engagement while managing cross-functional partnerships and delivering measurable impa...
Reposted yesterday
$152K - $205K *
Join our team to optimize fraud detection models, transforming data into actionable insights. Collaborate across departments to enhance risk management and ensure robust protection against evolving fr...
1 week ago
Senior Software Engineer, Simple Trade Experience
$186K - $218K *
Drive the development of high-performing, reliable trading systems for millions. Lead the design and evolution of robust infrastructure to enhance user experience across web and mobile platforms...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Account Manager Sr - Fort Worth, TX
$80K - $95K *
Champion client success by managing relationships and ensuring optimal use of solutions. Drive operational excellence and compliance while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance service delivery...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Infor WMS - Business Consulting
$110K - $130K *
Advance your career by leading strategic Infor WMS implementations, optimizing client operations, and fostering strong partnerships. Drive improvements in warehouse management and logistics while ensu...
1 month ago
Manager, Infor WMS - Business Consulting
$110K - $130K *
Lead impactful Infor WMS projects, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance warehouse management efficiencies. Manage implementation, drive improvements, and foster trusted relationships to maximize...
1 month ago
$90K - $110K *
The Account Manager at ScaleOps will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with post-sale customers, ensuring their satisfaction and addressing their needs. This role involv...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Develop and grow strategic accounts in the Industrial Water sector, focusing on innovative solutions and distributor partnerships while driving market expansion, especially in data centers, for sustai...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Technical Revenue Accounting and Policy Manager
$143K - $169K *
Unlock potential by developing and maintaining ASC 606 revenue policies, ensuring compliance and accuracy in revenue recognition. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape contract structures and suppor...
Reposted 1 week ago
$85K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to optimize inventory across multiple locations, ensuring timely product availability and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven decisions and collaboration with cross...
1 week ago
$150K - $200K *
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and models, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data practices and ensure quality. Drive modernization efforts in data engineering, optimizi...
Yesterday
Enterprise Customer Success Manager (ECSM)
$90K - $110K *
Drive adoption and maximize ROI by managing enterprise customer accounts, leading deployments and training. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure seamless integration, provide exceptional service...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining customer engagement through innovative lifecycle marketing. You'll strategize and execute campaigns that enhance onboarding, retention, and conversion across multiple pla...
3 weeks ago
Sales Manager | Remote (Northeast IN.)
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of growth by leading sales initiatives, developing strategic relationships, and guiding a dedicated team in expanding market reach for engineered products and precision components...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer (Institutional, Settlements & Transfers)
$207K - $218K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial systems by owning backend services for secure fund movement across fiat and crypto. Drive technical direction, mentor engineers, and enhance system r...
2 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Business Applications
$120K - $145K *
Elevate your career by leading the strategy and delivery of a robust Salesforce ecosystem, driving business impact through innovative solutions and team development in a dynamic, global environment...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager (US - Boulder, CO or Remote)
$110K - $130K *
Transform the healthcare landscape by leading product initiatives end-to-end. Engage deeply with senior living customers, translating insights into impactful solutions while collaborating across teams...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $170K *
Take ownership of complex engineering challenges, driving innovative solutions across multiple domains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success while fostering a culture of a...
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.