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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$80K - $95K *

Empower clients by managing energy procurement operations, leading RFP processes, and delivering market insights. Collaborate with suppliers and customers to optimize strategies in deregulated electri...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by owning and driving growth across international customer accounts, fostering deep relationships, managing complex stakeholders, and translating business needs into impactful solu...

Indianapolis, INRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $104K *

Empower our customer community by developing and managing engagement strategies, enhancing brand reputation, and fostering influencer partnerships. Shape the future of our online presence while drivin...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $286K *

Innovate with us as a technical leader, driving scalable platform solutions and AI integration. Collaborate across teams to enhance reporting accuracy and deliver high-quality outputs that support str...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $180K *

Lead product strategy and innovation in a dynamic startup environment. Shape product development decisions, prioritize customer-centric solutions, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive business...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive the successful planning and execution of installation projects, ensuring quality and timely completion. Lead teams, coordinate resources, and interface with clients to deliver effective solution...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Help us drive the adoption of AI solutions, transforming customer workflows and enhancing business outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration and maximize value delivery for our c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse accounts across North America, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering tailored solutions. Shape business growth through strategic planning and be...

Ohio, USRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $123K *

Elevate your career by developing innovative Progress applications that drive global logistics solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software while supporting major projec...

Perris, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of customer-facing products that enhance user journeys. Drive growth through experimentation and data analysis, maximizing conversion and retention while partnering with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and transparency in financial reporting. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll collaborate across departments to organize data, draw insights, and suppor...

San Francisco, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $240K *

Transform the future of mortgage protection by guiding families in securing their income. Leverage mentorship and training to excel in client engagement and customized solutions, while maintaining a h...

Provo, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $175K *

Champion growth by managing key partner relationships, driving revenue expansion, and ensuring partner success through strategic enablement and collaboration. Leverage your expertise to foster long-te...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $151K *

Transform yield management by driving data-driven strategies and optimizing ad delivery. Collaborate across teams to enhance campaign performance and elevate business growth through innovative framewo...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Join us and shape our finance function as you lead financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while ensuring clarity on financial impacts of commercial decisions. You'll play a key role in autom...

Toronto, ONRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $220K *

Optimize GDT's technical vision and architecture for carrier-grade infrastructure. Collaborate with telecommunications leaders to drive strategic initiatives, ensuring exceptional performance and meas...

Minnesota, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $175K *

Transform client relationships by driving value and engagement in a fast-growing segment. Leverage product expertise to manage renewals and upsell opportunities while contributing to best practices wi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$89K - $125K *

Partner with us to integrate new firms into our IT environment, managing Microsoft 365 migrations and Active Directory consolidations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Grow the revenue acquisition engine by optimizing sales operations, forecasting, and analytics. Drive effective territory planning and compensation design, while collaborating closely with leadership...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$128K - $164K *

Champion your career by enhancing dealer parts performance across multiple states. Collaborate with teams to drive sales, implement innovative strategies, and support dealer/distributor growth in a dy...

Portland, ORRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform customer relationships by managing a portfolio of 300 accounts, driving growth and adoption, and serving as a trusted partner through proactive engagement and strategic insights to enhance c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $105K *

Drive operational excellence as an Operations Analyst, balancing compliance and user experience. Leverage AI tools to analyze data, identify fraud patterns, and suggest process improvements while coll...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform the Web3 landscape by developing innovative dApps and backend services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security, scalability, and seamless user experiences in a dynamic, r...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage 140+ monthly F&I deals virtually, ensuring seamless customer interactions and flexibility in a fully remote setting. Your tech proficiency and communication skills wi...

Florence, ALRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$160K - $180K *

Empower commercial operations by leading a dynamic Deal Desk team, driving strategy, optimizing processes, and executing complex transactions in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Collaborate cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise 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.