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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$72K - $111K *

Analyze complex auto damage claims, ensuring accurate settlements and exceptional customer service. Leverage technical expertise and industry knowledge to deliver results while maintaining compliance...

Midland, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $112K *

Empower your career as you leverage your expertise in auto damage adjusting, delivering exceptional customer service while efficiently managing complex claims and ensuring accurate settlements in a dy...

Sacramento, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform research coverage of US IPOs and direct listings, delivering data-driven insights and high-touch services to institutional clients, while scoring and ranking deals to enhance investment stra...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate bioprocessing market growth by defining strategies, customer insights, and alliances. Collaborate across functions to ensure market performance and adoption, driving impactful solutions in...

San Diego, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to build scalable web applications and APIs, leveraging modern technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions that enhance business workflows...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$209K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative data solutions, driving transformation through collaboration and technical expertise in cloud data engineering and full-stack development...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $145K *

Drive impactful pricing strategies and cost analysis for complex proposals, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and recommen...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth through innovative marketing strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance demand generation and optimize performance, ensuring alignment wit...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $177K *

Deliver operational excellence in Home Lending Servicing by defining strategies, overseeing partnerships, and enhancing borrower experiences through compliance and innovative solutions. Lead teams to...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$118K - $139K *

Join us as a Director of Media Strategy, leading high-impact media strategies and planning across valuable accounts. Drive results through data insights, manage teams, and foster cross-functional part...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in shaping media strategy and planning for key accounts, leveraging data-driven insights to drive outcomes while managing a high-performing team and fostering client relationships to e...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Elevate media strategy by leading innovative planning efforts that align with business outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client success through data-driven insights and expert...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Lead the charge in innovative media strategy development, managing integrated plans while driving measurable business outcomes. Oversee a team of strategists, ensuring high-quality deliverables and cl...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Champion data-driven media strategies by leading innovative campaigns and delivering measurable outcomes across diverse platforms while managing team dynamics and client relationships to elevate overa...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$118K - $139K *

Drive impactful media strategies that elevate brands through data-driven insights and comprehensive planning across multiple channels. Lead a dedicated team, ensuring strategic excellence that connect...

Michigan, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Architect innovative solutions and lead a distributed engineering team in delivering high-quality mobile and web applications using React Native and full-stack technologies. Drive project goals, mento...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $138K *

Contribute to elevating OMNI business operations by providing strategic support and leadership across BJ’s Clubs, ensuring effective execution of initiatives, fostering collaboration, and driving reve...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Manage and lead a team in optimizing GDS operations and automation. Oversee configurations, scripting, and support processes to enhance travel fulfillment and service delivery while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$190K *

Optimize engineering services by leading DevOps and SRE teams, enhancing CI/CD processes, and ensuring data governance. Drive operational excellence and security while fostering a collaborative enviro...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $120K *

Shape the future of our facility's marketing and public relations programs. Lead initiatives to enhance community engagement, maintain accurate information, and foster positive relationships with resi...

Nevada, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $400K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital supply chain management. You'll architect and optimize ERP, PLM, and inventory systems, ensuring data integrity and operational scalability across glob...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $176K *

Drive innovation in document processing by leading high-impact projects, shaping architecture, and optimizing performance in a queue-driven pipeline. Collaborate across teams to enhance AI products an...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Shape impactful creative strategies for the Health vertical, leading a team to produce engaging content. Balance hands-on execution with management duties to drive results in regulated health areas th...

Wilmington, DERemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$172K - $215K *

Transform our Seller Platform by leading software architecture and development, collaborating across functions, and mentoring junior engineers to enhance technical solutions and ensure project success...

California, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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.