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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic sales team as a Mid-Market Account Executive focused on driving new business growth through strategic prospecting, relationship building, and closing deals with ideal customers in assig...

Denver, CORemote

4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $225K *

Optimize Shopify's checkout and post-purchase experiences by developing key features and tools. Collaborate with a small, autonomous team, tackling challenges across multiple systems with a focus on p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$70K - $110K *

Lead efforts in healthcare sales development by researching and qualifying accounts, engaging senior executives, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams to build a robust pipeline and drive m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $103K *

Transform local business growth by building a robust pipeline of SaaS clients through proactive prospecting and relationship management, while executing defined sales processes and achieving quotas in...

Iowa, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $165K *

Unlock the potential of data as a senior analytical leader, driving strategic insights and advanced analytics for product growth and user engagement. Collaborate across teams to shape data-driven deci...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving sales of innovative ophthalmology software across Canada. Collaborate with distributors, attend trade shows, and leverage your expertise to enhance client relationships and...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform product vision into reality by leading the Encoder solution, managing backlogs, and collaborating with stakeholders to maximize value and user satisfaction. Drive strategic decisions and ens...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead strategic OEM sales initiatives, cultivate executive relationships, and drive revenue growth through innovative technology solutions in the automotive sector. Shape the...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $101K *

Champion the right-of-way acquisition process by managing projects, conducting property research, and building strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and project succes...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$72K - $90K *

Lead the charge in driving organic visibility through innovative SEO and GEO strategies. Collaborate with partners to optimize both traditional search and AI answer surfaces, enhancing content retriev...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

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

$96K - $125K *

Champion efficiency by leading seamless implementation projects for new providers, ensuring timely launches and high-quality customer satisfaction through cross-functional collaboration and process im...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining employee payment solutions. As an Implementation Manager, oversee the deployment of our SaaS product for diverse clients, ensuring successful integrations and fostering s...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $225K *

Architect innovative solutions that drive Member Growth's systems evolution. Lead technical direction, tackle complex challenges, and elevate team performance through clear communication and strategic...

Playa Vista, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of e-commerce by developing high-quality, scalable front-end solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive technical exc...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the development and scaling of our connector ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to transform strategic opportunities into actionable product initiatives that enhance client mark...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining business identity solutions. As a Product Manager, you'll drive strategy, development, and performance of our Business Identity Graph, collaborating with cross-functional...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by directing product strategy for data-centric solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance product performance and drive innovation. Own the product lifecycle from conception to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate product management by integrating diverse datasets into innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing products and drive new data initiatives from concept t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$142K - $168K *

Transform client experiences by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare solutions. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive impactful outcomes for high-value accounts throug...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $120K *

Contribute to the design and automation of cloud-native solutions in AWS, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement Infrastructure as Code and enhance cloud observability, ensuring secure...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $121K *

Elevate the commercialization process across the product portfolio, enhancing efficiency and data integrity. Lead cross-functional collaboration, implement automation innovations, and drive strategic...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Support client success by aligning technology with business goals, delivering insights, and ensuring optimal performance. Build strong relationships, mentor teams, and drive strategic IT initiatives w...

Middletown, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Champion the optimization of business systems for Legal, Safety, and Environmental teams. Drive continuous improvement and support for Icertis and related applications, enhancing user experience and o...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Help us drive strategic relationships with dealer accounts to ensure measurable value realization. As a key leader, you will craft Customer Value Plans and lead outcome-focused discussions, aligning d...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Lead the development and execution of ERP (Sage X3) strategies that enhance operational efficiency, improve visibility, and foster collaboration across the organization, ensuring cohesive integration...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.