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.
Territory Sales Manager - Aggregate Equipment
$90K - $110K *
Empower our sales team by driving dealer management and business growth across the Southeast. Leverage your technical expertise and relationship skills to enhance market share and support distributor...
Today
$153K - $183K *
Drive the evolution of sales compensation strategies, managing an efficient payment engine for our go-to-market organization while leading a team of analysts to ensure accuracy and compliance in compe...
3 weeks ago
Account Executive, Finanical Services
$110K - $130K *
Tackle business development and technical collaboration for account growth in financial services. Manage engagements from introduction to expansion, partner with cross-functional teams, and deliver cu...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
$71K - $90K *
Help us cultivate impactful donor relationships and enhance philanthropic support through strategic engagement and compelling communications, while collaborating across teams to drive major giving ini...
1 week ago
CAD Graphics Engine Software Engineer
$145K - $195K *
Innovate with a dynamic team to enhance our next-gen CAD Graphics Engine, focusing on 3D modeling and rendering. Leverage your expertise in graphics algorithms and CAD software to drive performance an...
1 week ago
$122K - $158K *
Empower product development by collaborating with designers and engineers to create intuitive banking solutions. Foster a culture of innovation and ownership within a dynamic, startup-like environment...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$70K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team to drive data migration projects, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure seamless client transitions to TaxSys. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance data qualit...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $140K *
Optimize web application development by leading design and implementation using .NET Core, ASP.NET, and Angular. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior developers, and ensure code quality while leverag...
Yesterday
$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic reseller partnerships by sourcing, qualifying, and managing relationships across the partner lifecycle, driving growth and revenue through collaboration with internal teams and exte...
1 week ago
Senior Outbound Product Manager
$165K - $215K *
Shape the future of developer portals by driving product-led growth and transformation. Own the Internal Developer Portal's success with innovative marketing and sales strategies, while establishing t...
3 weeks ago
Senior Outbound Product Manager
$185K - $235K *
Reimagine the Internal Developer Portal's growth, driving transformation towards product-led strategies. Shape market perceptions around developer experience and deliver insightful, technical presenta...
3 weeks ago
Senior Account Executive, (Richmond, VA), GTS
$132K - $170K *
Engage with high-revenue clients to foster growth through strategic relationship building, ensuring maximum value delivery from services while identifying new sales opportunities within assigned terri...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$85K - $115K *
Lead the charge in driving product adoption and optimizing customer success through hands-on technical guidance, ensuring clients maximize value from their SaaS solutions while managing complex accoun...
2 weeks ago
Senior, Director Sales ( Technology and Innovation)
$160K - $200K *
Join a team that's driving sales excellence by leading a dynamic group of Account Managers to deliver innovative cloud-based solutions, while fostering talent and aligning strategies to achieve ambiti...
2 days ago
(Remote) Assistant Director, Revenue Cycle Management
$90K - $140K *
Empower a dynamic team in optimizing revenue cycle services, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance while fostering client relationships to achieve operational and financial success in...
3 weeks ago
$63K - $115K *
Optimize user engagement by developing automated marketing systems that enhance the worker journey, leveraging AI and data-driven insights to drive growth and retention in a dynamic B2C marketplace en...
6 days ago
Account Manager - Tactical Data Link Solutions
$113K - $135K *
Optimize account management and sales strategies for Tactical Data Link solutions, driving revenue growth and fostering long-term relationships with Aerospace and DoD clients through consultative sell...
3 weeks ago
$155K - $170K *
Partner with us to design and build high-performance data solutions, translating complex logic into scalable models and pipelines. Collaborate across teams to improve data quality and adopt innovative...
3 weeks ago
$69K - $94K *
Optimize customer retention and revenue growth by managing renewals, collaborating with Sales and Customer Success teams, and driving strategic initiatives to mitigate risks and enhance client relatio...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Contribute to innovative performance marketing strategies driving customer acquisition and retention. Manage budgets, conduct experiments, and leverage AI tools to optimize campaigns across multiple d...
Reposted 2 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Elevate the customer journey by managing tools and processes that enhance the customer experience. Lead initiatives across teams to optimize operations, drive product adoption, and ensure seamless col...
2 weeks ago
$225K - $265K *
Transform healthcare interoperability by leading product strategy and market growth. Leverage deep industry insights to enhance payer-provider collaboration, drive operational excellence, and oversee...
3 weeks ago
Global Solution Consultant - Sophis
$110K - $130K *
Drive client success by leveraging financial markets expertise to design and deliver tailored software solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance business growth through consultativ...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform numerical capabilities by developing innovative algorithms and solutions, engaging in model building, and collaborating with software teams to enhance product performance and deliver impactf...
3 weeks ago
$106K - $126K *
Champion brand growth by leading trade marketing initiatives, executing local strategies, and fostering partnerships with wholesalers and retailers. This role demands creativity, strong communication...
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.