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.
$150K - $190K *
Accelerate customer growth by managing relationships with key accounts and driving revenue expansion. Become an expert on our products to ensure customer success, guiding them through technical use an...
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$120K - $145K *
Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...
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$110K - $130K *
Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical equipment, ensuring capacity and lead times align with production needs. Negotiate agreements and manage supplier performance to miti...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of our digital product and engineering landscape by defining a multi-year vision, driving strategic investments, and ensuring a seamless customer experience that aligns with business...
2 weeks ago
$95K *
Tackle web application development and modernization efforts, leveraging your expertise in JavaScript and AI-assisted tools to enhance legacy ColdFusion applications while ensuring code quality and fo...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in transforming client operations by identifying and accelerating AI-driven opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to frame business challenges, prototype solutions, and drive me...
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Chief of Staff, Online Grocery
$199K - $210K *
Manage strategic operations and communication, enhancing team cohesion and decision-making within a dynamic R&D environment. Partner with leadership to drive operational effectiveness and culture, max...
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$120K - $145K *
Pioneer innovative solutions as a Senior Software Engineer, collaborating with a seasoned team to tackle complex challenges. Drive product development in a fully remote environment, focusing on user n...
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$80K - $95K *
Engage in partnership acquisition and growth by managing relationships, optimizing strategies, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance partner activation and achieve...
1 week ago
$140K - $180K *
Accelerate progress at the intersection of Treasury and Accounting, managing cash forecasting, customer collections, and disbursements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial inte...
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Account Manager II - (Remote US)
$67K - $101K *
Transform your career by driving revenue growth and managing sales cycles in a dynamic inside sales role. Collaborate with teams to build relationships, close deals, and expand customer accounts while...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize our product suite to elevate financial advisory capabilities through innovative AI solutions. Lead the entire product lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to transform complex workflow...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Senior Data Product Manager, Agriculture
$115K - $149K *
Advance your career by leading the strategy for agricultural data products that drive impactful data solutions and customer value across multiple teams and technologies in a dynamic, innovative enviro...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Implementation - Enterprise Select
$109K - $165K *
Drive exceptional service delivery by leading a skilled team of Implementation Consultants, ensuring successful deployment and adoption of connected operations solutions for enterprise clients while p...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive-Inside
$93K - $114K *
Unlock potential by driving sales growth through new account development and lead generation. Collaborate with internal teams to execute strategies, respond to customer inquiries, and achieve revenue...
3 days ago
Dealership Account Manager - Youngstown, OH
$80K - $175K *
Take ownership of dealership partnerships by driving growth and market expansion. Engage with clients through on-site visits, providing exceptional support and analysis to enhance brand visibility and...
1 week ago
$117K - $175K *
Shape the future of operational excellence by leading diverse teams, enhancing client satisfaction, and driving strategic initiatives within a fast-paced environment to achieve operational goals and e...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...
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$90K - $113K *
Explore creative design opportunities by producing vibrant marketing visuals that enhance brand identity, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful projects in a fast-paced start...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Grow your career with a dynamic team of Front-End developers, leveraging your expertise in React and TypeScript to build impactful web products for small businesses while guiding technical decisions a...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Customer Expansion
$110K - $130K *
Unlock your potential as you lead global training operations. Manage cross-functional teams to enhance onboarding experiences, optimize performance metrics, and build leadership capacity across North...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Engage with stakeholders to deliver innovative defense tech solutions. As the Product Owner, you'll prioritize product backlogs and drive user stories to completion while ensuring alignment with strat...
3 weeks ago
$72K - $90K *
Lead data-driven insights to enhance business performance, collaborating across teams to support strategic initiatives. Utilize technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization to drive impactf...
3 weeks ago
$89K - $115K *
Lead the charge in coordinating equipment installation and startup across multiple sites, ensuring seamless collaboration with project managers and contractors while delivering exceptional customer ex...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Shape the future of client strategy by leading growth initiatives, managing relationships, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate across teams to enhance brand success and ensure seamless execut...
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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.