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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$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

New York City, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

Georgia, USRemote

6 days ago

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

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

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Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$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...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage in overseeing data center operations, ensuring efficient infrastructure management and operational excellence across regions. Lead teams and projects while supporting critical services and driv...

Maiden, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$220K - $260K *

Engage in defining and driving go-to-market strategies for AI solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product positioning, launch new initiatives, and leverage market insights to reinforc...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower clients through strategic analysis and tailored solutions, leading teams to enhance business processes and drive transformation efforts for efficiency and effectiveness in dynamic environments...

Calgary, ABRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at driving deposit growth by identifying and onboarding new business members. Manage complex relationships, deliver tailored Treasury Management solutions, and collaborate with int...

Fort Wayne, INRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving sustainable revenue growth through strategic partnerships. Lead the commercial lifecycle with Tier-1 operators, ensuring alignment between customer objectives and innovative...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming tax software by eliminating manual tasks through AI. Own product outcomes, shape new concepts, and drive client success in an agile environment, ensuring measurable imp...

Springfield, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $264K *

Drive innovation by leading software development initiatives, enhancing platform capabilities, and mentoring engineers. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable solutions while applying cloud-nati...

Bellevue, WARemote

2 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead and innovate Dropbox's lifecycle marketing strategy, enhancing customer engagement and retention. Manage a team to develop impactful programs that drive adoption and revenue across diverse custom...

CanadaRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in software development, driving impactful changes across applications and frameworks. Lead initiatives to enhance functionality, ensure quality, and optimize performance in e-comme...

Indiana, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Transform trust and safety experiences on a global platform, leading product design that balances policy requirements with empathy and clarity for users, including teens, parents, and creators, while...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K *

Advance social media strategy across multiple properties, driving organic engagement and performance through collaboration and innovative tools. Manage content flow, oversee day-to-day operations, and...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$130K - $150K *

Transform project execution by leading multimillion-dollar automated storage solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction a...

Romeoville, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $127K *

Drive supply chain efficiencies by leveraging data analysis and engineering methods. Collaborate on operational design and optimization projects, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $105K *

Join our team to lead and support the accounting department, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP. Oversee daily operations, manage month-end close, and mentor associates whi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$185K - $235K *

Pioneer product ownership by driving growth, retention, and economics for a key product line. Lead cross-functional teams to make impactful business decisions and accelerate outcomes in a dynamic, mis...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role focused on customer success in B2B SaaS. Build strong relationships with pool builders, enhance product adoption, and ensure satisfaction throughout long project c...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.