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 *

Contribute to innovative automated storage solutions by developing competitive proposals and collaborating with sales teams to ensure project feasibility and execution, enhancing customer satisfaction...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Join a high-impact team as a Retirement Sales Activation Manager, optimizing processes and driving exceptional customer experiences. You will lead, coach, and inspire sales activation specialists whil...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Join us in driving growth by acquiring new customers and expanding existing relationships. This field-oriented role requires a motivated hunter skilled in building pipelines and fostering executive co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$230K - $310K *

Shape the future of IT Infrastructure & Operations by leading strategy and delivery for rapid growth and innovation in a tech-driven environment, ensuring security, scalability, and support across mul...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $250K *

Champion innovative and scalable Trading & Custody systems by leading cross-functional projects and collaborating closely with product and compliance teams, while inspiring the engineering team with a...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate customer success by managing complex projects, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring seamless implementation of products. Collaborate across teams to enhance delivery processes and client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the revenue accounting process by owning the Order to Cash cycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606, and driving automation for billing accuracy. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex reven...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing pricing processes, ensuring alignment across teams to drive strategic growth and enhance profitability while maintaining compliance and governance in pricing operations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Inspire revenue growth and client retention for community banks in the East. As a strategic leader, engage with C-suite executives to deliver impactful payment strategies and measurable outcomes, fost...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Engage in product launches, messaging, and customer marketing to drive business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to craft impactful narratives that resonate with B2B audiences, and contribute to custo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $175K *

Shape the future of the Ontology Platform by driving data engineering initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions, and managing onboarding processes for new data source...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$166K - $230K *

Empower your career as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer focusing on enhancing Lakehouse infrastructure, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize data p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative real estate solutions by managing retail transactions, including leases, sales, and acquisitions. Collaborate with clients to align strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure tim...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage complex enterprise sales cycles by engaging senior stakeholders to deliver advanced cybersecurity solutions for regulated industries addressing critical compliance and security challenges...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $192K *

Drive success by managing strategic merchant partnerships, blending account management and operations to enhance performance and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of product marketing by driving strategies that enhance donor engagement and support for nonprofits. Collaborate across teams to create compelling messaging and launch initiatives tha...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock financial potential by analyzing complex healthcare contracts and data. Collaborate with health systems to translate insights into measurable outcomes, driving operational value and shaping AI...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's pioneering AI-driven creative strategies to elevate global Direct Response marketing. You'll translate business needs into scalable solutions, collaborate closely with cross-functio...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving project success in mission-critical environments. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee design and construction phases, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure project profi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $225K *

Shape the future of consumer experiences by leading product strategy, driving measurable outcomes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance member satisfaction throughout their shoppin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $125K *

Champion the development of healthcare marketing tools by guiding cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle, driving innovative features and optimizing user experiences to enhance HCP engag...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$286K - $326K *

Drive engineering excellence and strategy while leading innovative teams to shape scalable banking solutions in the cloud. Engage with cross-functional partners to deliver resilient, customer-focused...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $122K *

Join a team that crafts innovative commerce and digital strategies for premium clients across various major retail platforms, enhancing their market performance and driving impactful results through c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Empower teams by delivering comprehensive training on Microsoft Dynamics CRM and Field Service applications, ensuring effective use through tailored materials and ongoing support across multiple busin...

New York, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$193K - $228K *

Join a dynamic team to lead M&A transactions and strategic investments, driving growth and innovation. Collaborate with senior leadership to shape market strategies and enhance corporate development o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.