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ProShares

Analyst, Portfolio Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Portfolio Trading- With the Desk Head's oversight, places trades within the regulatory requirements, prospectus, internal guidelines and the guidelines of best execution, * Portfolio Administration ...

Range

Head of Business Operations

Mclean, VA · On-site

About the role Range is seeking an experienced Head of Business Operations to own and execute the ... Keep functional leads and the executive team aligned on status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions ...

53 Stations

Head of Business Operations

Mclean, VA · On-site

$150 - $210/hr

About the role Range is seeking an experienced Head of Business Operations to own and execute the ... Keep functional leads and the executive team aligned on status, risks, trade-offs, and decisions ...

Lendable

Head of Credit - International Cards

Arlington, VA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

... Head of Credit to lead our international credit card operations, with responsibility for our ... Optimize risk-return trade-offs through ongoing portfolio analysis and strategy testing * Implement ...

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As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for head trader in Springfield, VA is $13.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.56 and $14.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a head trader?

Head Traders are senior professionals responsible for overseeing the trading operations of a financial institution or trading firm. They manage trading teams, set strategies, monitor market conditions, and ensure compliance with regulations. Head Traders often make high-level decisions regarding risk management, asset allocation, and trade execution. Their leadership helps drive profitability while maintaining ethical standards and minimizing potential losses.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a head trader?

To thrive as a Head Trader, you need deep expertise in financial markets, quantitative analysis, and risk management, typically supported by a finance-related degree and substantial trading experience. Mastery of trading platforms, risk analytics software, and sometimes certifications like CFA are commonly required. Exceptional decision-making, leadership, and communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These abilities are vital to drive trading strategy, manage risk, and lead teams effectively in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

What challenges do head traders face and how can they be managed?

Head Traders frequently encounter challenges such as balancing risk management with profit objectives, adapting to rapidly changing market conditions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Effective management involves staying updated on market trends, fostering clear communication within the trading team, and implementing robust trading strategies and risk controls. Building strong relationships with other departments, such as compliance and risk management, also helps in proactively addressing potential issues and maintaining smooth operations.

What does a head trader do?

A head trader oversees trading activities within a financial firm or trading desk, managing a team of traders and developing trading strategies. They analyze market trends, make high-level trading decisions, and ensure compliance with regulations, often using trading platforms and risk management tools.

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Infographic showing various Head Trader job openings in Springfield, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $28,724 per year, or $13.8 per hour.

Analyst, Portfolio Management

ProShares

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

About Us:
ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $100 billion in assets. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.
Position Summary:
Portfolio Analyst is the first step in the Portfolio Manager (PM) career track at ProShares. The PM career track begins at Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate Portfolio Manager, Desk Head, (Portfolio Manager, and Senior Portfolio Manager) and concludes with Director, Portfolio Management.
Each step in the PM career track contains a similar series of tasks, skills, and characteristics that are performed at an increasing level of understanding and responsibility as they progress through the track. The Portfolio Analysts play an integral role in three of the essential job functions within the Portfolio Department:
  • Portfolio Management-With the Desk Head's oversight, assist with the daily management of ETFs and or Mutual Funds,
  • Portfolio Trading- With the Desk Head's oversight, places trades within the regulatory requirements, prospectus, internal guidelines and the guidelines of best execution,
  • Portfolio Administration- Review of broad data sets to ensure accurate processing and reporting of the funds.

What You'll Be Responsible For[1]:
Portfolio Management
  • Works, under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager, to implement the investment strategy to ensure alignment with stated investment objectives.
  • Collaborate with the portfolio management team by performing data analysis pertaining to portfolio construction, asset allocation, security selection, and portfolio repositioning.
  • Continuously monitor the portfolio and confirm compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager in the development of a tax efficient strategy and implement it throughout the year.
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager in analyzing the daily performance attribution of the funds.
  • Support timely and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Portfolio Trading
  • Responsible, under direction, for executing trades authorized by the Portfolio Manager for the rebalancing of the funds.
  • Perform and implement cost benefit analysis in an effort to obtain best execution.
  • Help improve the portfolio trading workflow process.

Portfolio Administration
  • Report daily portfolio transactions.
  • Reconcile end of day portfolio composition.
  • Verify net asset value of the portfolio.
  • Ensure timely delivery of portfolio performance and characteristics.

What Sets This Role Apart:
  • The ability to work with a top investment firm
  • Exposure to multiple investment vehicles in both the ETF and Mutual Fund structure
  • Ability to work, build, develop and improve processes and procedures
  • Use current trading systems
  • Liaise with major brokerage firms for trading and execution

What You Bring:
  • Undergraduate degree required in finance, economics, math or related field preferred.
  • One to three years related experience in fund accounting, investment operations preferred.
  • Security or derivative trading and operational experience preferred.

Success at ProShares:
  • Excellent mathematical, quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Excel proficiency required. VBA macro skills desirable.
  • Familiarity with industry standard systems desirable.
  • Attention to detail and strong presentational skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.
Our Benefits:
  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
  • Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
  • Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
  • Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift

[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EOE STATEMENT
ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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