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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to driving client success and growth by managing a substantial book of business. Leverage your expertise in account management to foster relationships and influence produc...
3 days ago
$130K - $160K *
Transform financial operations by leading accounting, treasury, and payment processes. Ensure accuracy and integrity in financial reporting while enhancing systems and controls for scalable growth in...
2 weeks ago
Sales Manager - Account Management (Drag Reducing Additives - Remote)
$117K - $217K *
Join a team that's driving account growth and customer satisfaction by managing key relationships, delivering technical solutions, and optimizing operations in the Drag Reducing Additives sector. Your...
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Manager, Inverter Field Services
$115K - $140K *
Accelerate progress at our inverter field services by leading technical direction, managing operations, and ensuring safety and quality for utility-scale solar projects across North America, with a fo...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive demand and pipeline growth for SaaS solutions in the laundry sector. Lead marketing campaigns, enhance customer experience, and optimize strategies to boost revenue and retention while collabora...
1 week ago
$125K - $150K *
Accelerate growth by leveraging your extensive network to drive new business opportunities. Own the sales cycle from prospecting to closing, while shaping strategies that influence company success and...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead the pre-sales team, driving revenue growth through technical expertise in SaaS solutions. Oversee customer engagements, solution architecture, and cross-functional collaboration while developing...
4 weeks ago
VP, Global Technology Services
$185K - $210K *
Lead and optimize global technology services across Adobe and Salesforce ecosystems. Drive strategic direction, client delivery, and team growth in a fast-paced environment. Champion technical excelle...
3 weeks ago
Cost & Strategic Processing Relationship Manager
$110K - $130K *
Manage strategic partner relationships to enhance payment processing operations, ensuring compliance and performance. Negotiate agreements, resolve escalations, and collaborate with cross-functional t...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Enterprise Data (Remote)
$90K - $190K *
Champion project delivery and financial management within the Enterprise Data portfolio. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, effective communication, and risk mitigation while prep...
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$92K - $179K *
Transform operations by leading a dynamic Scheduling Analyst team, enhancing workflow efficiency, and driving strategic improvements across departments. Collaborate with internal and external partners...
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$110K - $136K *
Elevate clinician productivity by driving solution adoption, optimizing workflows, and delivering impactful training. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes and ensure successful implem...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $165K *
Lead cross-functional project delivery, ensuring alignment on scope, budget, and quality. Drive collaboration across teams, manage risks, and maintain client relationships to achieve successful outcom...
2 days ago
Senior Manager, Finance & Strategy
$201K - $236K *
Drive financial strategy and resource allocation across key business functions. Partner with C-level executives to enhance capital deployment and long-term planning while leading a team of finance pro...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance decision-making and support EHRM initiatives. Drive program management, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and contribute to strategic communications while ensuring effe...
3 weeks ago
Member of Technical Staff (ML)
$135K - $160K *
Transform machine learning capabilities by developing and evaluating advanced deep learning models. Collaborate with top talent to drive innovation and utilize cutting-edge research for practical appl...
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$87K - $119K *
Drive operational excellence by leading a Technical Support team, ensuring top-tier service delivery and SLA adherence while managing high-priority incidents and fostering cross-functional collaborati...
2 weeks ago
Dir, Thought Leader Liaison (Oncology)
$203K - $245K *
Unlock potential by leading a national team of Thought Leader Liaisons to enhance KOL engagement and advocacy in oncology. Drive strategic initiatives, foster collaboration, and ensure compliance whil...
2 weeks ago
Global Market Access Summer Associate
$70K - $109K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of market access by developing value stories for innovative therapies. Gain hands-on experience in health economics, pricing, and outcomes to ensure patients rece...
3 weeks ago
Business Manager (Natural Channel)
$80K - $95K *
Drive business success by managing customer relationships and achieving sales goals. Collaborate with teams to enhance market presence and leverage insights for strategic growth in the natural channel...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to build and grow channel partnerships, driving revenue through strategic alliances with cloud providers. Leverage your expertise to recruit, enable, and activate partners while co...
3 days ago
(USA) Principal, Product Manager - AI Shopping Platform
$110K - $220K *
Lead the charge in shaping product strategy across a diverse portfolio, leveraging insights to drive decision-making and cross-functional collaboration, fostering innovation to enhance customer experi...
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Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Virginia & West Virginia)
$265K - $295K *
Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders in Virginia and West Virginia, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects align with com...
6 days ago
Account Manager - Pricing and Feasibility (Remote)
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by managing pricing and feasibility for online market research studies. Collaborate with clients and vendors to ensure project sustainability and profitability while supporting accoun...
3 days ago
Accounting Manager, Payments and Platform Services Revenue
$120K - $160K *
Shape the future of payments revenue accounting by leading a dynamic team, overseeing accurate billing, and driving process improvements in a high-growth environment. Ensure compliance and foster coll...
1 month 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.