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Institutional Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Institutional Trader to join our Institutional Trading ... Beyond execution, you will play an active role in managing and growing capital markets activity and ...

Institutional Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Institutional Trader to join our Institutional Trading ... Beyond execution, you will play an active role in managing and growing capital markets activity and ...

Sports Trader

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$50K/yr

The Sports Trader role is critical to the company's financial success. The Trading department is ... Must be 21+ years of age and have an active Nevada gaming registration or be able to obtain/retain ...

Power Trader

Houston, TX · On-site

$200K/yr

Houston Office or Remote Optional 💰 Compensation: $200,000+ Base, 30% Flat Book, Paid Quarterly A hedge fund active across all U.S. Power markets is looking to add experienced traders and ...

Sports Trader

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$50K/yr

The Sports Trader role is critical to the company's financial success. The Trading department is ... Must be 21+ years of age and have an active Nevada gaming registration or be able to obtain/retain ...

Sports Trader

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$50K/yr

The Trading department is responsible for monitoring betting markets and wagers being placed in our ... Must be 21+ years of age and have an active Nevada gaming registration or be able to obtain/retain ...

The role will combine active trading and risk management and quantitative analysis to identify and execute profitable opportunities in the convertible space. Role/Responsibilities: * Identify ...

The role will combine active trading and risk management and quantitative analysis to identify and execute profitable opportunities in the convertible space. Role/Responsibilities: * Identify ...

The client is a revolutionary real-time Programmatic Job Advertising Platform with several active ... Responsibilities: Continuously build and improve relationship with a set number of key Trade ...

Experienced DI Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$72K - $120K/yr

Manage your own portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions * Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk and compliance standards are met ...

Manage your own portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions * Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk and compliance standards are met ...

Manage your own portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions * Collaborate across your trading desk to execute teams' goals while ensuring core risk and compliance standards are met ...

Municipal Bond Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$116K - $197K/yr

Manages less active bond portfolio assets for fiduciary and agency accounts in partnership with the ... trading, investment vehicles, portfolio management, and credit research, acquired through formal ...

Conducts bond trading across several execution venues, including brokers. Duties and ... Manages less active bond portfolio assets for fiduciary and agency accounts in partnership with the ...

... active strategies • Familiarity with StocksToTrade, Millionaire Publishing products, or the retail trader education space • Background in machine learning or statistical modeling applied to ...

S. trader managers to activate national best practices. * Work with the Strategic Trading team to test and learn across key product & innovation initiatives. * Find new and better ways of working ...

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How much do active trader jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for active trader in the United States is $96,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $105,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Active Trader, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Active Trader, you need a strong understanding of financial markets, technical analysis, and trading strategies, often supported by a degree in finance or related certifications like FINRA Series 7. Proficiency with trading platforms, real-time data feeds, and analytical tools such as Bloomberg Terminal or MetaTrader is crucial. Exceptional decision-making, stress management, and discipline set successful traders apart in high-pressure environments. These skills are vital for making informed, timely trades and managing risks to achieve consistent profitability.

What are some common challenges faced by Active Traders and how can they be managed?

Active Traders often face challenges such as market volatility, rapid decision-making pressure, and managing emotional responses to gains and losses. To navigate these, it's important to develop a disciplined trading strategy, utilize advanced trading tools, and stay updated on market trends. Many successful traders also set strict risk management rules and regularly review their performance to adapt and improve their techniques. Collaborating with other traders or joining professional trading communities can also provide valuable insights and support.

What are active traders?

Active traders are individuals or professionals who frequently buy and sell financial instruments, such as stocks, options, or currencies, with the goal of profiting from short-term price movements. Unlike passive investors, who typically hold investments for the long term, active traders make multiple trades throughout the day, week, or month. They often use technical analysis, market news, and trading strategies to identify opportunities. Active trading requires a deep understanding of the markets, quick decision-making, and diligent risk management.

What is the difference between Active Trader vs Stock Broker?

AspectActive TraderStock Broker
CredentialsNo formal licensing required, but knowledge of markets essentialRequires licensing (e.g., Series 7, Series 63)
Work EnvironmentSelf-directed, often working independently or onlineClient-facing, working in brokerage firms or banks
Industry UsageCommonly used by individual investors and day tradersUsed by licensed professionals facilitating client trades
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding trading strategies and self-investmentSeeking licensed professionals for investment transactions

Active Traders focus on executing trades independently without formal licensing, often working online or on their own. Stock Brokers are licensed professionals who facilitate client trades within financial institutions. While both operate in the trading industry, their roles differ in credentials, work environment, and client interaction.

More about Active Trader jobs
Infographic showing various Active Trader job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $96,774 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Institutional Trader

Flow Traders

New York, NY • On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

Other

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Institutional Trader to join our Institutional Trading team in New York. The ideal candidate will have experience in ETF sales trading, capital markets, or a related institutional role, and is ready to take on meaningful responsibility from day one. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business.

In this role, you will own day-to-day sales trading operations and serve as a key point of contact for institutional clients across Flow Traders' full product suite, including ETFs, Fixed Income, ADRs, and Digital Assets. You will work closely with our proprietary trading desks to lead trade negotiations and execution, while collaborating with risk, operations, and compliance teams to ensure seamless workflows. Beyond execution, you will play an active role in managing and growing capital markets activity and issuer relationships, contributing directly to the commercial growth of the franchise.

What You Will Do 

  • Own and manage day-to-day institutional sales trading across Flow Traders' full product suite with a focus on best execution and client satisfaction.
  • Work closely with Flow Traders' proprietary trading desks to understand and communicate the firm's trading strategies and liquidity offering to institutional counterparties.
  • Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key participants in the U.S. ETF ecosystem, including asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and broker-dealers.
  • Build and manage ETF issuer relationships, acting as a primary liaison between ETF sponsors and Flow Traders' trading desk, providing market structure feedback, secondary market liquidity insights, and supporting new product launches and seeding activity.
  • Collaborate with ETF issuers and authorized participants on basket construction, operational workflows, and capital markets strategy.
  • Represent Flow Traders at industry conferences, roadshows, seminars, and issuer events (e.g., Exchange ETF, Inside ETFs, and similar forums).

What You Need to Succeed

  • 4+ years of experience in ETF sales trading, capital markets, or a related institutional markets role.
  • Undergraduate degree in relevant field, preferable finance, economics, business.
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining meaningful relationships within the institutional markets community, including buy-side clients, ETF issuers, exchanges, platforms, and authorized participants.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize market data, identify opportunities, and translate complex information into clear, compelling insights for clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a polished, professional presence in client-facing, conference, and internal settings.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership, while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
  • Series 7, required
  • Series 57, 63, and 3, preferred

At Flow Traders, we acknowledge the importance of open and transparent communication whether it be with our employees, our stakeholders, or our local and global communities. When it comes to salary, Flow Traders uses reliable market research to create base ranges. Where candidates will fall within the range depends on a few different factors including but not limited to level of experience, location, and specific skill set. We also consider ourselves one global team, and to demonstrate that, all employees are eligible to share in the company's success through an annual discretionary variable remuneration allocated based on company, group and individual performance and contribution. 

Per NYC salary transparency law, the total compensation for this role includes a base of $125,000 - $200,000 plus annual discretionary variable remuneration.

Flow Traders does not accept unsolicited resumes from any professional staffing or search firms. All resumes, and any other information identifying potential candidates, submitted to any employee at Flow Traders via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid and signed search agreement will be deemed free to contact by Flow Traders without any restrictions and no placement fee of any kind will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Flow Traders.

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