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Anson McCade

Discretionary Trader

Manhattan, NY

$200K - $260K/yr

As a Junior Discretionary Trader , you'll work closely with senior traders, receiving hands-on training and mentorship. You'll assist in daily portfolio monitoring, maintenance, and hedging ...

Jane Street

FTR Trader

New York, NY

We'll rely on your strong knowledge of the market to analyze trades and positions, examine trading ideas, and mentor analysts on the desk. Staying competitive as we've grown has required constant ...

Jane Street

FTR Trader

New York, NY · On-site

We'll rely on your strong knowledge of the market to analyze trades and positions, examine trading ideas, and mentor analysts on the desk. Staying competitive as we've grown has required constant ...

chimerasecurities

Equity Trader

Philadelphia, PA

Ongoing mentorship is available. Please email chimera@chimerasecurities.com with details of your current and prior trading experience and any other information you wish, and we will contact you ...

Trivium Group

Equity Trader

Miami, FL

... direct mentorship path to potentially bigger roles in the future. Responsibilities * Trade ... Execution & Management: Executing buy and sell orders for various financial instruments, including ...

Trivium Group

Equity Trader

Washington, DC

... direct mentorship path to potentially bigger roles in the future. Responsibilities * Trade ... Execution & Management: Executing buy and sell orders for various financial instruments, including ...

Trivium Group

Proprietary Trader

Manhattan, NY

... direct mentorship path to potentially bigger roles in the future. Responsibilities * Trade ... Execution & Management: Executing buy and sell orders for various financial instruments, including ...

Trivium Group

Equity Trader

Washington, DC

... direct mentorship path to potentially bigger roles in the future. Responsibilities * Trade ... Execution & Management: Executing buy and sell orders for various financial instruments, including ...

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How much do trader mentor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for trader mentor 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 Trader Mentors?

Trader Mentors are experienced professionals who guide and support individuals or groups in developing their trading skills. They provide valuable insights, feedback, and strategies based on their own experience in the financial markets. Trader Mentors often help mentees understand trading psychology, risk management, and market analysis. Their mentorship can significantly accelerate the learning curve for aspiring traders, helping them avoid common pitfalls and improve their overall trading performance.

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

To thrive as a Trader Mentor, you need a solid background in financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management, often supported by experience as a successful trader and relevant finance certifications. Familiarity with trading platforms, analytical tools like Bloomberg Terminal or MetaTrader, and charting software is essential. Outstanding communication, patience, and the ability to provide constructive feedback help mentees learn effectively. These skills ensure that mentors can impart practical trading knowledge, build trust, and guide others toward consistent trading performance.

What is the difference between Trader Mentor vs Trader Coach?

AspectTrader MentorTrader Coach
CredentialsExperience in trading, often with certifications in trading or financeExperience in trading and coaching, may hold certifications in coaching or finance
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one mentoring, often informal or semi-formalStructured coaching sessions, may include group workshops
Employer & Industry UsageTrading firms, independent traders, educational platformsTrading firms, educational companies, personal coaching

Trader Mentors focus on guiding traders through personal experience and informal advice, while Trader Coaches provide structured training and skill development. Both roles support traders but differ in approach and formalization.

What are some common challenges Trader Mentors face when guiding new traders, and how can they effectively address them?

Trader Mentors often encounter challenges such as varying skill levels among mentees, managing unrealistic expectations, and ensuring consistent engagement. To address these, mentors tailor their teaching methods to individual needs, set clear and achievable goals, and foster an open communication environment. Regular feedback, structured progress tracking, and sharing real-world trading experiences help mentees build confidence and develop sound trading habits. Collaborating with other mentors and leveraging team resources also enhances the learning experience for both mentors and mentees.
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Infographic showing various Trader Mentor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 36% As Needed, 46% Full Time, and 18% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,774 per year, or $46.5 per hour.
Trader | Global Centralized Trading Desk

Trader | Global Centralized Trading Desk

Jump Trading

Chicago, IL

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Our trading teams are each comprised of a dynamic group of traders, quantitative researchers, and engineers who work together to examine the global markets, seeking to understand the complexities of various traded products and exchanges. They leverage their impeccable statistical analysis and data mining skills, using the results of their research to make forecasts and develop profitable predictive trading models.

The Global Centralized Trading Desk (OTS) sits at the intersection of quant strategy, providing oversight, market intelligence, and analytical firepower. We are seeking a Trader that is passionate about the markets and comfortable with a 4 day schedule which includes 1 weekend day.
What You'll Do:

  • Control and monitor the performance and execution of trading strategies along with adjusting risk parameters.
  • Tackle operational challenges to ensure our automated trading strategies continue to operate at peak performance.
  • Work with and closely mentored by seasoned traders (both locally and globally) with years of trading experience with an opportunity to influence the underlying alpha and strategies directly. 
  • Provide thorough feedback on strategy performance, market conditions and other impactful trading observations to the team.
  • Hands on - front line trading global markets through changing economic conditions and market events.
  • Other duties as assigned


Skills you'll need:

  • A passion for trading and the financial markets with at least two years' experience
  • Proven success working with automated trading systems at an electronic trading firm strongly desired
  • Strong Python skills. C++ or similar languages are a bonus. 
  • Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
  • Self-starting personality with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Reliable and predictable availability

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