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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$110K - $130K *

Join us to own and drive the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for procurement, integrating insights with product and sales initiatives to shape successful positioning, messaging, and enablement for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $200K *

Shape the future of cloud infrastructure by leading a team to design, manage, and enhance developer tools and platform products that empower users to seamlessly provision and govern their infrastructu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform integrated marketing initiatives to drive brand growth and customer engagement. Own CRM lifecycle marketing, optimize mobile app performance, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance mar...

Hartford, CTRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Engage with customers to evaluate and implement solutions, driving technical discovery and adoption. Collaborate with sales teams to demonstrate value, manage multiple projects, and identify expansion...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$84K - $120K *

Elevate the digital potential of mid-market restaurant brands by owning the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing. Build relationships and drive awareness of integrated solutions that enhance...

New York City, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Grow your career with a leading AI inference platform, optimizing GPU performance and collaborating with teams to enhance execution. Drive innovation in low-level coding and hardware integration for c...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $129K *

Drive impactful market analysis and reporting as a Senior Analyst, leveraging data to guide strategic investments and growth opportunities. Collaborate with teams to enhance decision-making and optimi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $130K *

Champion product innovation by owning a defined area from conception to delivery. Collaborate across teams to prioritize solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive measurable impact, all wh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $110K *

Deliver strategic leadership and operational oversight to enhance decision-making processes within the Veterans Health Administration's EHRM, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Create innovative revenue streams by testing concepts and validating demand for new products outside of money transfers to drive growth and profitability...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving innovative merchandising strategies to enhance sales and customer satisfaction. Lead vendor relationships, manage product assortments, and implement promotional activities t...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Join us in driving sales through strategic merchandising execution, managing vendor relationships, and leading a team to enhance product assortment and promotional activities across retail categories...

Anaheim, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Transform financial project leadership by developing effective plans, managing communications, and assessing risks. Drive project success through collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring ali...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$93K - $140K *

Deliver impactful SampleManager LIMS solutions by configuring, implementing, and integrating in diverse laboratory settings. Leverage technical expertise to enhance workflows and drive successful proj...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Elevate business strategies by leveraging AI to enhance operations and drive decisions. Partner with executives to identify opportunities, shape solutions, and deliver measurable outcomes through coll...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in driving sales of cutting-edge Web Search APIs to AI teams. Own the full sales cycle, engage technical buyers, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver real-time web data soluti...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $120K *

Accelerate product development by leading end-to-end processes, integrating advanced technologies, and driving outcomes across a suite of digital solutions for legal service operations, while ensuring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of financial services by driving sales growth, building relationships, and expanding market share. Collaborate with partners and clients to identify opportunities and close complex de...

Connecticut, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Deliver strategic business growth by securing new partnerships and maximizing revenue. Cultivate executive relationships in complex environments, driving tailored safety solutions that resonate with c...

Frederick, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead a team of network engineers to design, implement, and secure cloud and hybrid network infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability while mentoring staff and driving process improvements...

Tallahassee, FLRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and inspire a skilled agile team focused on the ServiceNow Platform, ensuring efficient delivery of enterprise service management solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to prioritize and...

Wilmington, DERemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $193K *

Drive enterprise growth by managing complex accounts and executing strategic sales initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver customer-centric solutions and achieve measurable business out...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to innovative demand generation initiatives that drive pipeline, revenue, and growth. You'll execute, optimize, and analyze campaigns while collaborating with cross-functional teams to leve...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Elevate customer relationships by managing lifecycle interactions, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering tailored project proposals. Drive sales success through strategic account managem...

Fremont, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.