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.
Senior Manager, CPG Customer Success
$170K - $179K *
Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team, driving satisfaction and retention in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate across functions to enhance customer strategies and deliv...
1 week ago
PHP LARAVEL DEVELOPER (REMOTE/USA) - GDM
$75K - $90K *
Elevate your career by developing modern web applications using PHP and Laravel. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance internal tools and deliver practical solutions across multiple projects in a...
2 weeks ago
Selling Account Manager - Water & Wastewater Treatment - Southwest Virginia
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential by developing innovative sales strategies and fostering customer relationships. Drive growth through new acquisitions and enhance existing accounts while collaborating with a ded...
Today
Affiliate & Creator Marketing Lead
$115K - $180K *
Champion the growth of our affiliate and creator marketing programs, consolidating influencer relationships into a cohesive strategy that drives signups and revenue. Collaborate with cross-functional...
2 weeks ago
$40K - $200K *
Join a dynamic team to drive business growth through consultative sales, building lasting client relationships, and delivering innovative payment solutions. This role offers uncapped earnings and oppo...
2 weeks ago
$83K - $118K *
Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...
2 weeks ago
Utilities Right of Way Program Manager - West Virginia
$146K - $160K *
Join us to lead utility right of way projects, managing resources and client relations while ensuring program integrity and performance. Collaborate with teams to establish standards and deliver high...
3 weeks ago
Attorney - Commercial Contracts
$150K - $170K *
Support our Legal team by managing the contract lifecycle, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with the Supply team to enhance contracting processes and infrastructure in a fast...
Today
$122K - $183K *
Manage and optimize global equity compensation programs, ensuring accurate transactions, compliance, and enhanced employee experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline oper...
4 weeks ago
Senior Account Manager (Influencer Marketing)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to leading high-budget, complex influencer campaigns. Oversee delivery, mentor junior team members, and create strategic solutions that optimize client success while ensur...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Member of Product Staff, Agents
$150K - $180K *
Lead the development of innovative agent products, driving customer engagement and product quality. Collaborate with teams to shape offerings that enhance user experience and business growth, while en...
2 weeks ago
Product Manager - Foundation Engineering
$158K - $248K *
Champion the development of the product roadmap for Observability and Compute/Network teams, ensuring alignment with reliability goals, system health monitoring, and infrastructure management strategi...
3 weeks ago
$77K - $94K *
Engage with clients by managing media services, developing integrated strategies, and ensuring campaign success. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions and mentor junior members while ma...
1 week ago
Principal Software Engineer, Capital Marketplace
$186K - $257K *
Help us shape the future of lending technology as a Principal Engineer, driving impactful engineering initiatives and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance our Capital Marketplace systems for op...
4 weeks ago
$130K - $180K *
Innovate your career by leading product strategy and execution in AI-driven simulation and autonomy. Collaborate with customers and technical teams to transform complex needs into impactful product so...
1 week ago
Virtual Premier Advisor - Miami
$80K - $95K *
Elevate client relationships by managing a diverse portfolio of mass affluent clients. Utilize financial planning expertise to deliver tailored banking, investment, and insurance solutions while drivi...
Yesterday
$73K - $102K *
Lead ERP customization and implementation efforts, collaborating with stakeholders to align business needs with technical solutions. Drive project governance, manage client relationships, and ensure c...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Transform business processes by collaborating with stakeholders to customize ERP solutions, enhance system performance, and ensure compliance. Drive integration efforts and deliver user training while...
Today
Senior Product Manager, Enterprise Accounting Systems
$120K - $145K *
Drive the strategic development of enterprise accounting systems, focusing on automation, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize e-commerce and supply chain efficiencies for an a...
3 weeks ago
Associate Director, SEM (Remote)
$105K - $118K *
Optimize client performance by leading a dynamic Paid Search team, driving strategy and execution for major accounts while fostering talent development and achieving KPI improvements in a fast-paced d...
Today
Associate Director, SEM (Remote)
$105K - $118K *
Lead the charge in optimizing paid search strategies while managing a talented team. Drive client performance and revenue growth through innovative digital marketing solutions, ensuring professional d...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Transform the Small Commercial pricing landscape by owning the product backlog, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance customer value and drive busi...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform the billing and payments experience by leading product development for a high-impact servicing platform, enhancing efficiency and user satisfaction across diverse channels while driving mode...
2 days ago
Project Manager (Remote) - Data Center Construction Projects
$120K - $150K *
Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...
Today
Senior Software Engineer, Retail DEX
$191K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to enhance onchain trading systems, integrating innovative solutions, and optimizing performance for millions of users. Drive impactful changes in a fast-pac...
3 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.