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.
$165K - $243K *
Lead the charge in data engineering excellence by mentoring a team, driving pipeline delivery, and translating stakeholder needs into actionable technical plans while ensuring operational accountabili...
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$135K - $160K *
Empower the go-to-market organization by architecting and optimizing revenue operations, driving AI innovation, and enhancing team productivity through strategic systems thinking and advanced automati...
4 days ago
$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in procurement for production and corporate needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create a scalable, efficient, and innovative procurement function that meets the demands...
3 weeks ago
Real Estate Sales Executive - Lender (NotaryCam)
$100K - $120K *
Drive enterprise revenue growth by selling innovative digital notarization solutions. Own the full sales cycle, build strategic partnerships, and solve complex client challenges in the financial servi...
1 month ago
VP, Business Development Officer, Enterprise Sales - Financial Institutions
$224K - $374K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic business development efforts for financial institutions. Collaborate with internal teams and partners to drive growth in wealth management solutions, ensuring cli...
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$111K - $150K *
Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...
2 weeks ago
$135K - $160K *
Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Business Development Executive 3
$100K - $125K *
Drive business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships to acquire new clients in the manufacturing sector. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic sales plans and enhance client...
1 week ago
$80K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to supporting contracts within the Defense and Civil Space Market. Leverage your analytical skills and contract knowledge to ensure compliance and drive project success in...
2 days ago
Senior Technical Enablement Manager
$140K - $170K *
Champion the development and readiness of our Solutions Engineering team by creating impactful enablement programs and training that drive technical excellence and improve deal execution. Collaborate...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$70K - $102K *
Optimize inventory management by analyzing data and collaborating across teams to enhance product availability and reduce excess. Drive operational efficiency through strategic decision-making and sup...
Today
$91K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining product marketing by leading go-to-market strategies and driving customer engagement. Collaborate across functions to translate product innovations into compelling value...
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Solutions Engineer - Agents & Automation
$150K - $200K *
Unlock potential by driving enterprise agent solutions with Microsoft technologies. Collaborate on agent governance, lifecycle management, and secure operations, while translating designs into product...
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$110K - $130K *
Develop and enhance software solutions, collaborating with senior developers to ensure alignment with industry standards and methodologies. Engage in all phases of the development process while workin...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic sales initiatives that drive growth and forge strong relationships with key retail and eCommerce clients in a fast-paced environment requiring frequent travel. In...
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$100K - $120K *
Manage and expand a high-volume portfolio of B2B healthcare accounts, ensuring exceptional customer engagement and retention while driving product adoption and scalable processes in a fast-paced envir...
1 week ago
$85K - $127K *
Seeking a skilled analytics manager to lead commercial data analysis, develop reporting solutions, and support pricing decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive insights and enhance team perf...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance and optimize Calypso setups for accounting and finance processes. Leverage your expertise in capital markets and lead efforts in account mapping, legal entity configurat...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager, Revenue Accounting
$120K - $145K *
Drive the end-to-end revenue lifecycle and lead a high-performing team in optimizing order-to-cash operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance with ASC 606 while enhancing automati...
Today
Project Manager/Senior Financial System Analyst
$140K - $160K *
Deliver impactful financial management solutions by leading a team of 8-10 professionals in federal financial systems. Engage with stakeholders to analyze data, support decision-making, and ensure suc...
3 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights. Drive comprehensive analytics projects from scoping to delivery, while enhancing your skills in a dynamic remote environment...
4 weeks ago
Vice President of Commercial Pricing - Remote
$290K - $323K *
Lead the charge in modernizing pricing frameworks and analytics for P&C insurance. This role requires a strategic visionary to shape commercial pricing and leverage advanced data insights for impactfu...
4 weeks ago
S&OP Demand Manager - Remote Position
$110K - $130K *
Drive demand forecasting excellence by leading S&OP initiatives, collaborating with sales and operations teams, and utilizing advanced analytical tools to enhance decision-making and optimize business...
4 days ago
Project Pursuit Manager - East - Remote
$121K - $187K *
Drive project success by managing pipelines, building relationships, and leading cross-functional teams to secure capital project business. Enhance customer satisfaction through tailored solutions and...
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.