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Trader Hourly Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary The role of the Real Time Trader is to perform real-time energy trading and marketing, negotiate wholesale sales and purchases in the hourly markets, coordinate generation operations with ...

We are looking to hire an experienced Financial Transmission Right (FTR) trader to help trade congestion products in multiple Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTO ...

Trader

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $250K/yr

Trader Reports to (title): Senior Vice President, Head of Equity Trading Alger seeks a highly motivated, experienced, and collaborative individual to serve as a Trader. The Trader will be responsible ...

Traders at Simplex work closely with our technology team to design and optimize algorithmic trading strategies based on deep knowledge of market microstructure, trading dynamics, and data-focused ...

Trader

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $200K/yr

Trading Operations Full-time San Francisco Trader Keep every part of our trading running seamlessly, scale our strategies to new markets, and build the tools that progressively automate how we manage ...

Job Summary: Trades in both physical clean products and financial commodities in the domestic and international trading markets. Physical products include gasoline, diesel, jet, heating oil ...

Trade Execution: Trade equities, ETFs, bonds, options, and other securities. Rebalance client accounts according to rebalancing protocols. * Data Analysis and Validation: Review and validate large ...

Job Summary: Trades in both physical clean products and financial commodities in the domestic and international trading markets. Physical products include gasoline, diesel, jet, heating oil ...

Trade Execution: Trade equities, ETFs, bonds, options, and other securities. Rebalance client accounts according to rebalancing protocols. * Data Analysis and Validation: Review and validate large ...

As a Trader, you will play a crucial role in executing investment transactions and supporting portfolio managers in achieving their investment objectives. Vident manages portfolios across asset ...

As a Trader, you will play a crucial role in executing investment transactions and supporting portfolio managers in achieving their investment objectives. Vident manages portfolios across asset ...

Trade Execution: Trade equities, ETFs, bonds, options, and other securities. Rebalance client accounts according to rebalancing protocols. * Data Analysis and Validation: Review and validate large ...

$150K - $200K/yr

Trading Operations Full-time San Francisco Trader Keep every part of our trading running seamlessly, scale our strategies to new markets, and build the tools that progressively automate how we manage ...

Trade Execution : Trade equities, ETFs, bonds, options, and other securities. Rebalance client accounts according to rebalancing protocols. * Data Analysis and Validation : Review and validate large ...

Akuna Capital is an innovative trading firm with a strong focus on collaboration, cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven solutions and automation. We specialise in providing liquidity as an options ...

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Programmatic Trader Location: New York City, NY THE OPPORTUNITY MiQ has been part of the programmatic landscape since the beginning and that programmatic expertise is the backbone to MiQ's success.

Floor Trader - AMEX

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $250K/yr

Belvedere Trading is a leading proprietary trading firm. We are a team driven by intellectual curiosity, seeking answers that will change not only how we trade in this technological age, but also the ...

Digital Assets Trader

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced Digital Assets Trader to join our global Digital Assets Trading team, with the opportunity to be based in Amsterdam, Hong Kong, or New York. We are seeking ...

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How much do trader hourly jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for trader hourly 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 is a trader hourly?

Trader Hourly positions typically refer to entry-level roles at Trader Joe's, a popular grocery store chain. These employees work on an hourly wage and are responsible for a variety of tasks, such as stocking shelves, assisting customers, operating registers, and maintaining store cleanliness. Trader Hourly staff are known for providing friendly customer service and working as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities for growth within the company.

What does a trader hourly do?

A Trader Hourly typically starts their day by reviewing market updates and monitoring relevant financial news. Throughout their shift, they execute trades, monitor positions, and ensure compliance with company risk guidelines. Collaboration is key—Trader Hourly professionals often work closely with analysts, other traders, and support staff to share insights and coordinate strategies. The fast-paced environment requires clear communication and quick decision-making to respond to market changes effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trader hourly?

To thrive as a Trader Hourly, you generally need a solid understanding of financial markets, strong analytical abilities, and a relevant degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, market analysis software, and potentially certifications like FINRA Series 7 are typically required. Quick decision-making, stress management, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for making timely, informed trades and maintaining performance under pressure in fast-paced trading environments.

What is the difference between Trader Hourly vs Stock Broker?

AspectTrader HourlyStock Broker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; licensing may be requiredLicensing (e.g., Series 7), bachelor's degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, trading floors, or remoteBrokerage firms, banks, or independent
Industry UsageActive trading, market analysis, executing tradesClient advising, selling securities, managing portfolios

Trader Hourly and Stock Broker roles both operate within the financial industry, often requiring licensing and similar work environments. However, traders focus on executing trades and market analysis, typically on an hourly basis, while stock brokers primarily advise clients and sell securities. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in finance.

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Infographic showing various Trader Hourly job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,774 per year, or $46.5 per hour.

Trader, Real Time

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Perform real-time energy trading and marketing activities, including negotiating wholesale sales and purchases in hourly markets.

  • Coordinate generation operations, transmission reservations, and energy scheduling by creating digital E-tags and managing physical and financial transactions.

  • Record deals promptly, maintain physical positions using trading software, and communicate with forecasting, dispatch, and market participants.


Job description

Trader, Real Time
Department: Asset Mngt - Trading
Reports to: Director - Real-Time Trading
Location: In Office, Portland OR
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from:
  • $87,600 - $109,500

What We Offer:
  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
  • Generous performance-based bonuses
  • 12% 401(k) match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and clear career-advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid
The role of the Real Time Energy Trader is performed in teams of 3 while working on a 12-hour rotating shift basis. This includes nights, weekends and holidays as the energy market is always operating and in need of operational support.
Job Summary
The role of the Real Time Trader is to perform real-time energy trading and marketing, negotiate wholesale sales and purchases in the hourly markets, coordinate generation operations with dispatch personnel, coordinate transmission reservations, negotiate transmission purchases, schedule energy flow by issuing digital E-tags. Traders are responsible to record deals in a timely manner, maintain a physical position through trading software, communicate with forecasting and reliability dispatch as well as maintain a general level of awareness around the company's generation assets. Develop professional relationships with power marketers and traders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiate transactions to financially optimize corporate assets including renewable and thermal generation.
  • Capture of market arbitrage opportunities utilizing transmission to link markets across the United States.
  • Capture of real-time arbitrage opportunities and manage day-ahead and real-time transactions.
  • Provide market pricing for day ahead to real-time transactions.
  • Create NERC E-tags, purchase transmission via OASIS and capture transactions accurately in Avangrid's energy management system.
  • Facilitate training of other real time traders.
  • Provide generation and transmission schedules to ISO#s, control areas and transmission providers.
  • Manage unit bids/offers in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's to optimize the portfolio.
  • Manage asset and proprietary risk through Day-Ahead transactions.
  • Trade physical power across the eastern US to maximize profitability
  • Purchase transmission as needed to execute physical trades.
  • Schedule and tagging of physical transactions.
  • Trade intra-day financial power OTC in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's.
  • Provide insight into the short term market and operations to other traders.
  • Provide insight into additional market areas as PPM's portfolio expands
  • Represent Avangrid Renewables professionally with a diverse group of customers and market participants.
  • Interact with plant personnel, traders, and system operators.
  • Adhere to effective internal business and industry controls.

Required Qualifications
  • BA/BS degree in mathematics, business, finance, economics, or engineering or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Solid understanding of generation & transmission operations.
  • Quick learning curve with the ability to receive, process, and transact on information.
  • Ability to self-motivate and create opportunities
  • Experience preferred with any of the following markets: WECC, CAISO, and Southwest, ERCOT, MISO, PJM, NYISO, with proven ability to understand market conditions and to identify sales/purchase opportunities.
  • PC proficiency and experience with automated tools to support trading activity.
  • Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading and hedging practices.
  • Ability to independently function in fast paced deadline dependent environment.
  • Must be performance driven, selfmotivated and proactive with demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts of 12 hours which includes night shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Strong Excel experience.
  • Familiarity with LIM or other price data warehouse.
  • Ability to create NERC tags without templates.
  • Familiarity with virtual transactions.
  • Ability to model intra-day and next day pricing and load to devise strategies.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MISO, ERCOT, IMO, and HQ.
  • Experience trading at different points within California
  • Strong knowledge of the California ISO.
  • Experience managing physical assets within the WSCC
  • Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
  • Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization.
  • Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.
  • Maintains effectiveness during procedural/organizational changes and when dealing with varying personality styles and tasks.
  • Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations.
  • Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
Job Posting End Date:
September-11-2026