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.
$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...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Retirement Sales Activation
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
1 week ago
VP of IT Infrastructure & Operations
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Investments
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$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...
6 days ago
$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...
Reposted 6 days ago
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Product & Customer Marketing Manager
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
1 month ago
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Transaction Manager - RETAIL
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Merchant Success Manager
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
2 days ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager, Consumer
$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...
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$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...
Reposted 6 days ago
Senior Director, Ad Tech Engineering, Capital One Shopping Tech (Remote - Eligible)
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Supervisor, Commerce Strategy & Client Partnerships
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
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.