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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$110K - $140K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on developing innovative software solutions for the electric and gas distribution market, enhancing functionality and integration while mentoring junior d...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Drive strategic sales initiatives and expand business within light industrial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Manage full sales process from prospecting to closing while collaborating across teams t...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$155K - $180K *

Drive the evolution of cloud-native infrastructure, leading initiatives in AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform. Enhance automation, optimize costs, and enforce security while mentoring teams to elevate Dev...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$92K - $138K *

Join a team that's redefining programmatic solutions by leveraging your expertise in online advertising technology. Collaborate across functions to drive innovative integrations and enhance client exp...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$166K - $193K *

Lead and mentor a team of engineers while overseeing technical excellence and driving AI innovation in operational systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful features for post-purcha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $166K *

Transform the user experience by driving product strategy and delivering customer-facing digital solutions. Engage in market research and coordinate cross-functional teams to enhance search capabiliti...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$170K - $190K *

Drive the growth of our executive community by building innovative channels and systems. Collaborate with leadership to leverage proprietary data, enhance engagement, and create impactful content that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$186K - $218K *

Deliver innovative real-time systems that enhance financial integrity across all transactions, ensuring operational excellence and accuracy by collaborating with various teams to enforce robust financ...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $182K *

Empower revenue teams by leading a dynamic group of Revenue Enablement Managers. Drive ongoing performance through strategic coaching, hands-on training, and AI-first initiatives, ensuring alignment a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $90K *

Transform business needs into actionable requirements by bridging technical solutions and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to enhance product creation technology systems, ensuring seaml...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $180K *

Shape the future of software development by leading innovative projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating in a dynamic team environment to deliver high-quality applications that meet cust...

Georgia, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$155K - $165K *

Help us build and enhance our go-to-market launch system, driving customer engagement and adoption for impactful releases. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment and seamless communication...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$75K - $95K *

Drive revenue growth by securing and expanding multi-family accounts. Collaborate with clients and team members to enhance client experience and meet sales goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment f...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $190K *

Lead the charge in crafting target-state architecture that integrates business processes, applications, and data. Your role will shape enterprise transformation while ensuring alignment with strategic...

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Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving technical pre-sales processes, collaborating with Sales and Product teams, and delivering tailored solutions to enterprise customers, ensuring a seamless experience from di...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $200K *

Drive innovation by designing and developing scalable backend services, collaborating closely with engineering teams to enhance platform performance and reliability while mentoring junior developers a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$262K - $394K *

Accelerate progress at Clio Phones by leading the growth of a cloud-native VoIP platform for law firms. Own P&L, build operational plans, and drive market strategy while managing cross-functional team...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Empower enterprise growth by leading strategic sales initiatives, engaging C-suite clients, and delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that transform customer acquisition and retention for top b...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$252K - $297K *

Lead the charge in shaping digital asset market structure policy by engaging with the SEC, developing comment strategies, and translating regulatory changes into actionable guidance for stakeholders a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$96K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to shape innovative fundraising tools that empower progressive campaigns and nonprofits. Leverage modern technologies to enhance election readiness and compliance, while mentoring...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$81K *

Manage and enhance public health technology platforms, ensuring secure, reliable operations for local, state, and federal agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performan...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in a multi-state territory, fostering small business growth and sales excellence. Lead teams, engage agencies, and execute strategic initiatives to achieve...

Westfield Center, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion growth by driving Inclusive Collection sales through strategic partnerships and robust relationship management within your territory, enhancing advisor engagement and expanding market presenc...

Chicago, ILRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and creative strategies for a diverse portfolio, driving impactful paid social results through innovative ad copy and data-driven insights in a fully r...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.