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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$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

$107K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading internal project management and systems support for diverse information systems. Collaborate with teams to analyze data, enhance efficiency, and drive technology initiative...

Woodbridge, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $320K *

Champion new customer acquisition by leading the full enterprise sales cycle, building relationships with senior decision-makers, and delivering compelling business cases in highly regulated industrie...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$118K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team focused on customer success and growth. Leverage your B2B sales expertise to drive product adoption and retention, while managing relationships and executing strategic sales initia...

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2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future of supply chain management by driving compliance and efficiency in procurement processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support government contracting activities and ensu...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of rail asset management by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic oversight, and ensuring operational excellence across our railcar fleet while nurturing cross-functional collabor...

Dallas, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in full-cycle sales within the TOLA region, engaging with security leaders to drive pipeline generation and exceed quotas. Collaborate cross-functionally to refine strategies and accel...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovation in digital experiences by building and optimizing high-performing web applications. Collaborate with creative teams to enhance customer engagement across platforms while managing the...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower client success by leading implementation activities for a cutting-edge platform. You will drive onboarding, training, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality deployments alig...

RemoteRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $200K *

Lead the product strategy for an AI-powered voice solution, driving integrations and enhancing customer communication. Collaborate with engineering and go-to-market teams to shape AI capabilities and...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $195K *

Empower your career by leading global virtual card payment strategies. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance payment processes, ensure compliance, and drive supplier engagement across multiple reg...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $156K *

Create impactful Treasury solutions by leading dynamic teams and engagements. Ensure quality delivery, build client relationships, and drive business growth through strategic advisory and operational...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$199K - $232K *

Unlock potential by driving social media strategy and engagement across diverse platforms. Collaborate with teams to create compelling content, analyze performance, and enhance brand presence while ad...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of technology initiatives by managing strategic direction, overseeing system builds, and enhancing employee experiences through collaboration with stakeholders and effective project e...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$170K - $197K *

Empower your career with this dynamic role focused on shaping vibrant social media conversations, positioning executives as thought leaders, and building influential relationships in the B2B tech land...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $110K *

Develop engaging, platform-native content that connects healthcare insights with audiences. Collaborate with teams to create innovative social media strategies, transforming complex information into r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$186K - $219K *

Champion data science initiatives by defining KPIs, leading analytics frameworks, and mentoring teams. Drive decision-making through trusted metrics and scalable workflows, aligning cross-functional p...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$183K - $216K *

Unlock your potential by leading data science initiatives that drive impactful decision-making and enhance analytical frameworks across teams, ensuring rigorous performance standards and scalable self...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Champion transformative solutions as an IT Business Analyst, driving strategic vision across departments. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance business information systems and optimize pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $250K *

Elevate service operations by developing strategies that enhance performance, drive accountability, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective leadership and operational excellence in a comple...

Oregon, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion growth by leading sales strategies and building a high-impact team. Drive revenue through direct engagement with healthcare providers, transforming relationships into sustainable programs whi...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $108K *

Transform partner marketing strategies by executing joint initiatives with Google, enhancing visibility and demand for digital innovations. Collaborate across teams to drive growth and optimize market...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$235K - $265K *

Transform data engineering by leading the design and build of a state-of-the-art platform powering analytics and ML. Collaborate across teams to create efficient, scalable systems that support million...

El Segundo, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.