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 - $130K *

Advance your career by driving equipment finance sales strategy, building profitable client relationships, and managing risk analysis to exceed performance targets in a collaborative environment...

Greenville, SCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $116K *

Partner with us to drive sales growth through strategic account management, leveraging relationships with retailers and suppliers. You'll design and execute impactful marketing programs, ensuring alig...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by driving sales of innovative Employee Comms solutions. Collaborate with partners and peers to enhance customer engagement and revenue growth while showcasing your expertise in...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$177K - $235K *

Accelerate growth by leading technical business development for liquid cooling solutions. Drive strategic customer engagement, oversee program execution, and influence technology roadmaps to enhance m...

Austin, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing complex client relationships while guiding a team through the full post-sales lifecycle. Drive product design, implementation, and client success in a hands-on, player-coac...

Chicago, ILRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower growth in a vital industrial sector by leading customer engagement and collaboration in Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota, focusing on advanced rotating equipment solutions for enhancing plan...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Champion the development of scalable, cloud-native applications, enhancing data pipelines and integrations. Collaborate with teams to transform raw data into actionable insights, driving improvements...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $165K *

Shape the future of cloud solutions by leading technical relationships, validating AWS architectures, and driving presales strategies. Empower teams through mentorship while ensuring secure, scalable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate Treasury Management by leading product strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. Drive growth and foster client satisfaction through competitive product offerings that align wi...

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1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $260K *

Develop AI-driven workflows to enhance CI/CD systems, ensuring safe, efficient software delivery. Collaborate with teams to reduce tech debt and improve production reliability while scaling engineerin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative paid marketing strategies to drive growth, manage budgets, and optimize performance across channels. Collaborate with teams to connect efforts and achieve measurable results in use...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise integration strategies into actionable architectures, ensuring secure, scalable connectivity across applications and data platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to est...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $95K *

Transform financial operations in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage with multiple plants to enhance product costing, inventory accuracy, and decision-making, driving performance while ensuri...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $95K *

Champion financial operations in a manufacturing environment, managing costs and reports across multiple plants while partnering with teams to optimize performance and drive strategic decision-making...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Champion best practices in vendor management with a focus on strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and client relationship cultivation to drive operational excellence and maximum value across client en...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $165K *

Drive product strategy for a leading mobile game, enhancing player engagement and monetization. Lead a cross-functional team to prioritize and execute LiveOps initiatives, leveraging data to inform de...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $155K *

Champion product strategy for a leading mobile game, driving growth through LiveOps. Lead a cross-functional team to enhance player engagement, retention, and monetization while balancing immediate pe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $154K *

Shape the future of finance by owning financial planning and analysis for Consumer operations, driving efficiency, and enhancing resource allocation through data-driven insights across a dynamic growt...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that leads and inspires a high-performing sales force to drive regional performance through strategic deal navigation and collaboration. Cultivate future leaders while ensuring data integr...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $105K *

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New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on leading AutoStore project sales, managing client relationships, and ensuring project success through robust sales processes and strategies. Drive growth...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development of innovative digital solutions, enhancing user experiences and operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable applications while ensuring co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $168K *

Lead the charge in maximizing the value of our multifamily portfolio across Colorado and Washington. Drive performance, streamline processes, and execute renovation strategies while collaborating with...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $100K *

Empower innovation by developing secure web applications as a Full Stack Developer. Work collaboratively across frontend and backend components, enhancing functionalities while supporting mission-driv...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.