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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$200K - $217K *

Unlock potential by driving sales growth in the mid-market segment, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and exceed revenue ta...

CanadaRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $128K *

Drive impactful backend solutions for our logistics network, owning systems from design to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust services that enhance courier operation...

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Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$102K - $128K *

Join a team that's redefining logistics technology by architecting robust Java-based backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance solutions that power critical...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $150K *

Empower teams by leading BI and Data Science product management, driving strategy and innovation across Merchandising, Planning, Inventory, and Store Operations to enhance decision-making and operatio...

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3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

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Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $120K *

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Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative AI and automation solutions, driving technical leadership and collaboration across teams to enhance retail operations and customer experiences through scalable, secure AI technologi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$83K - $125K *

Drive the operational health of mission-critical Appian environments, ensuring reliability and performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage configurations, deployments, and incident...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming client experiences by leading complex ERP implementations. You will manage diverse cross-functional teams, oversee project scopes and budgets, and cultivate strong clie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving exceptional results through innovative inbound marketing strategies. Collaborate effectively with colleagues to optimize SEO and content marketing, fostering im...

Richmond, VARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team as you design and develop CAD plugins, ensuring seamless integration with civil design workflows and GIS systems. Collaborate closely with engineers to enhance data management and...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $167K *

Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock revenue potential by leading enterprise sales initiatives, understanding customer needs, and delivering strategic presentations. Drive growth in a high-paced environment while collaborating wit...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$50K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic team, developing scalable software solutions while enhancing technical and leadership skills. Collaborate with diverse teams to create, deploy, and support application...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

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

$110K - $143K *

Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$121K - $213K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships with top GPU providers to generate joint business plans and accelerate GPUaaS growth. Engage executives, build relationships, and create differentiat...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Manage and oversee finance operations, leading accounts payable and billing functions across multiple regions. Ensure accuracy and compliance in procure-to-pay and order-to-cash processes while buildi...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $185K *

Drive strategic sourcing and supplier management for IT software, optimizing procurement processes and ensuring compliance while fostering strong supplier relationships and delivering value across the...

Palo Alto, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive new business in Facility Management by identifying prospects, analyzing market needs, and converting leads into clients. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to deliver tailored solutions...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $145K *

Take ownership of vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring compliance and performance across multiple service categories. Collaborate with teams to drive risk assessments, negotiations, and contin...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Reimagine your career with an opportunity to lead a multi-million dollar Amazon product category, driving growth through strategic execution and data-backed decisions in a collaborative and innovative...

CanadaRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$91K - $141K *

Join a dedicated team transforming legacy systems into modern, cloud-native architectures. Utilize your software development skills in a collaborative environment focused on application modernization...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K *

Redefine growth strategies by driving Pilotbase adoption across flight schools, enhancing customer engagement, and developing scalable monetization models that connect usage to revenue outcomes for lo...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing the self-serve product experience, driving revenue and user growth through innovative strategies and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutio...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $275K *

Innovate in a dynamic full-stack ML role focusing on user-behavioral modeling and core product development. Collaborate extensively across teams, driving R&D gains while contributing to data processin...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.