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.
$75K - $103K *
Support and enhance business applications by resolving complex issues, mentoring team members, and collaborating with IT and business units to ensure high-quality service and effective solutions for e...
6 days ago
$75K - $103K *
Transform your career by supporting and configuring business applications, acting as a key liaison between IT and users. Lead projects, mentor peers, and ensure high-quality service while resolving co...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Analyst, Strategic Partner Operations
$94K - $155K *
Lead the charge in optimizing partner relationships and Pre-Buy execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance sales strategies, manage complex programs, and ensure compliance while driving reve...
2 weeks ago
Manager - P&C Systems | Remote- United States
$112K - $147K *
Lead a high-performing team to optimize Core HCM (Workday) and HR solutions. Collaborate across functions to enhance employee experience and deliver strategic initiatives aligned with business goals...
3 weeks ago
EverPro: Senior Director Payments
$210K - $250K *
Transform the payments landscape by leading strategy and execution across product, engineering, and operations. Drive growth and innovation in embedded payments, ensuring alignment and measurable outc...
1 week ago
$110K - $140K *
Join a team that's driving growth in dental financing by managing key accounts, building relationships, and leveraging data to enhance practice performance. Your consultative approach will empower pra...
Today
$150K - $180K *
Empower our sales strategy by leading the charge in closing multi-stakeholder B2B SaaS deals. Drive revenue growth, manage the full sales cycle, and collaborate with teams to refine our approach while...
2 days ago
Senior Data Scientist I, Monetization
$159K - $188K *
Transform audience and measurement products by independently owning the full lifecycle, from problem framing to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven advertising sol...
1 week ago
Manager, Data Analyst (Remote)
$138K - $170K *
Lead a skilled team of analysts driving operational insights and performance. Balance management and hands-on analysis, ensuring high-quality deliverables and effective decision-making support across...
3 weeks ago
Product Manager- Data Acceleration
$120K - $145K *
Transform product strategy for high-performance data processing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation in cloud-native environments, ensuring seamless integration and exceptional...
2 days ago
$120K - $170K *
Transform enterprise software systems by leading design and development efforts, ensuring scalable, secure applications that meet federal mission needs while mentoring engineers and driving best pract...
Yesterday
$90K - $110K *
Collaborate with us to develop innovative user interfaces for mobile and desktop applications, leveraging your Angular and C# .NET expertise in a dynamic Agile environment to deliver impactful softwar...
2 days ago
$170K - $230K *
Lead the creative vision for a diverse portfolio in the pharmaceutical sector. Guide multidisciplinary teams, foster client relationships, and ensure strategic, effective creative work in a highly reg...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Contribute to the development of high-value capabilities by managing the Product Backlog and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder needs are met through Agile methodologies...
2 weeks ago
Technical Evangelist - AI infrastructure and GPU Technologies
$185K - $272K *
Shape the future of technical training and enablement, driving market awareness and engagement. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful educational content while representing innovative technolo...
3 weeks ago
Sales Manager (Remote, US-Based)
$100K *
Elevate sales operations by leading a dynamic team of 10+ agents, driving performance through coaching, clear SOPs, and reliable KPIs. Own the pipeline and foster a culture of accountability to achiev...
6 days ago
Sr. Implementation Conslutatnt
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by leading software implementation projects, collaborating with clients to customize solutions, and ensuring successful delivery. Utilize your analytical skills to translate busine...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to manage relationships with enterprise clients, ensuring seamless onboarding and long-term growth. Collaborate across functions to drive program success and navigate complex stake...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving client success for enterprise accounts. Lead customer engagement, ensure adoption of solutions, and collaborate effectively with teams to promote renewals, expansion, and s...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Technology Director, Search and Recommendations
$190K - $300K *
Drive the technical strategy and execution for digital products, collaborating with leaders to align capabilities with business goals. Lead teams to enhance operational excellence and foster innovatio...
6 days ago
Field, People Business Partner
$95K - $115K *
Contribute to organizational success by partnering with leadership to enhance talent development, drive engagement, and implement strategic people initiatives that align with business goals and foster...
Today
Business Line Market Unit Leader
$150K - $180K *
Oversee the Dynamics 365 business in the US, driving growth, profitability, and team development while ensuring delivery excellence and strategic customer engagement for sustainable success...
Today
Sr. Manager, Pricing and Deal Desk
$160K - $170K *
Shape the future of pricing strategy by leading complex deal governance and analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance deal integrity and leverage AI-driven tools for efficient pricing models, ens...
3 weeks ago
$101K - $140K *
Join a team that's focused on driving client success and growth. As an Account Executive, you'll build relationships with C-Level executives, manage complex sales processes, and ensure clients maximiz...
1 week ago
Vice President, Broker - Southwest Region
$160K - $200K *
Empower growth by driving sales and cultivating relationships in a dynamic, remote environment. Collaborate with teams to innovate solutions and expand our footprint in the surplus lines market, while...
1 week 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.