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.
$125K - $150K *
Optimize creative production through advanced AI and dynamic workflows, empowering a high-velocity studio to deliver personalized, high-performing marketing assets on a global scale while maintaining...
3 weeks ago
Java Spring Boot Developer - no third party applicants
$100K - $120K *
Join us to optimize legacy codebases by leveraging your Full Stack Java expertise. Collaborate with an Agile team to modernize applications using Spring Boot and React, while enhancing development wor...
3 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Tech Lead - Supply Chain
$160K - $225K *
Lead the charge in enhancing inventory and supply chain systems through effective planning, optimization, and analytics. Drive technology choices while mentoring a team to ensure high-quality software...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$126K - $176K *
Contribute to project success by managing costs, overseeing bids, and fostering strong client relationships. Engage with diverse teams to ensure transparency and effective communication throughout the...
1 week ago
$126K - $176K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and growth. Engage in cost management, support project success, and build lasting relationships while advancing your career in a v...
1 week ago
$126K - $160K *
Lead cost management efforts for diverse pharmaceutical projects, ensuring clear communication and robust documentation while nurturing trusted relationships with clients and teams for successful proj...
4 weeks ago
Presales Solution Engineer | Retail
$82K - $131K *
Join a dynamic team as a Solution Engineer to drive retail sales success through technical expertise, product demonstrations, and customer solutions, while collaborating closely with sales and product...
Reposted 1 week ago
Compliance Officer - Broker Dealer & RIA (Remote)
$115K - $130K *
Drive compliance excellence by enhancing the Broker-Dealer and RIA Compliance Program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence, develop training, and support supervisory practices...
3 days ago
Manager, GPU as a Service (GPUaaS) Channel Sales
$165K - $290K *
Champion the growth of GPUaaS channel strategy, forging strategic partnerships and driving pipeline creation. Lead team performance to maximize partner value, accelerate revenue, and enhance market pr...
4 weeks ago
Enterprise Hardware, Telecom & Reseller Strategic Sourcing Leader
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading strategic sourcing in hardware, telecom, and reseller categories. Drive category strategies, commercial negotiations, and supplier governance while fostering business partn...
1 month ago
$104K - $170K *
Lead the charge in managing complex power systems studies projects for mission critical facilities, ensuring accurate execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while collaborating with inte...
Reposted 1 month ago
$250K - $500K+*
Lead client-focused financial strategies by developing, executing, and managing personalized investment and planning solutions while ensuring compliance and delivering exceptional service tailored to...
4 weeks ago
$76K - $119K *
Champion innovative solutions in feed mill operations by defining and prioritizing software capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and customer satisfacti...
1 week ago
Software Engineer, Backend (Go)
$110K - $130K *
Innovate by building robust Go microservices for a multi-tenant AI platform. Collaborate with global teams to design API-first services, ensuring reliability and performance in production environments...
3 weeks ago
Organic Growth Manager, SEO & AEO
$108K - $123K *
Shape the future of our SEO and AEO strategy by driving organic growth through innovative content mapping and AI-informed tactics. Collaborate across teams to enhance discoverability and ensure measur...
Today
Lead Analyst, Third Party Security
$140K - $185K *
Transform third party security assessments into a dynamic, risk-managed program. Lead innovative AI-driven tooling, enhance collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proactively monitor emerging...
4 weeks ago
Senior Small Business Sales - Middle Market (Pittsburgh, PA)
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by driving new business growth and enhancing profitability. Collaborate with C-suite executives, build strong referral networks, and deliver impactful presentations while managing...
Today
$100K - $120K *
Transform the integration landscape by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality software delivery for mis...
3 days ago
$125K - $250K *
Lead the charge in exceeding revenue goals by developing strategic sales approaches and nurturing customer relationships. Collaborate internally and externally to present tailored IT solutions that al...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$95K - $124K *
Transform corporate legal operations by managing due diligence, governance, and vendor relationships. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and streamline processes, while supporting attorneys...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of product design by transforming concepts into high-fidelity experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user interactions through innovative prototyping and AI-a...
2 weeks ago
Business Operations Manager - Deposit Products
$120K - $160K *
Lead the charge in optimizing Business Operations for deposit products, ensuring compliance and scalability. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and drive strategic initiatives...
Today
Data Integration Administrator, TPA
$74K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to develop and support SQL-based ETL processes, ensuring data quality and integration performance across business applications. Collaborate with technical teams to enhance data exc...
1 week ago
Principal, Product Manager, Risk Decision Platform
$143K - $286K *
Join a team that's redefining risk management by building a scalable Risk Decision Platform. Leverage AI/ML to enhance decision-making processes, ensuring real-time accuracy and adaptability in a dyna...
1 week ago
$105K - $140K *
Contribute to the evolution of cloud platform capabilities by designing and building backend services for orchestration and job execution, ensuring reliable service coordination and operational visibi...
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.