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Trader Support Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Trading Consultant

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$31.84 - $53.04/hr

Provides system support and guidance to advisors regarding our systems, including model management, rebalancing functionality, and block trading tools. * Maintains a working knowledge of equity ...

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Associate Trader

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$85 - $95/hr

The position supports the firm's trading and investment teams through portfolio analysis, account reviews, trade implementation, investment reporting, and research initiatives. Working alongside ...

The position supports the firm's trading and investment teams through portfolio analysis, account reviews, trade implementation, investment reporting, and research initiatives. Working alongside ...

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global company who support professional and personal development. You will be joining the Trading Team as the lead across the Core Pod reporting ...

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global company who support professional and personal development. You will be joining the Trading Team as the lead across the Core Pod reporting ...

Collaborate with Portfolio Management, Account Management, Trade Support, Legal & Compliance, Operations, Technology, State Street IMS, broker-dealers, custodian banks, clients, and third-party ...

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Mortgage Trader

San Diego, CA · On-site

$99K - $150K/yr

This role will also be responsible for setting asset values, rate sheet generation, supporting ... Has functional knowledge to trade mortgage-backed securities, GSE cash whole loan commitments and ...

This role will also be responsible for setting asset values, rate sheet generation, supporting ... Has functional knowledge to trade mortgage-backed securities, GSE cash whole loan commitments and ...

Senior Trading Consultant

San Diego, CA · On-site +1

$76K - $126K/yr

Provides advanced system support and guidance to advisors regarding model management, rebalancing functionality, block trading tools, and related trading workflows. * Serves as an escalation point ...

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We are looking to hire a Support Engineer who will work in collaboration with our Business and ... The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit ...

... or experience supporting day-to-day portfolio decisions as a junior PM / co-PM. * Ability to ... Ensure trading activity complies with client guidelines and internal policies, in partnership with ...

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Trader Support information

What does a trader support do?

A Trader Support professional assists traders by ensuring that trading operations run smoothly and efficiently. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring trade executions, resolving trade discrepancies, managing trade confirmations, and liaising with internal teams such as risk, compliance, and IT. They play a crucial role in troubleshooting issues that may arise during trading, supporting system upgrades, and maintaining accurate trade records. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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

To thrive as a Trader Support professional, you need a solid understanding of financial markets, trade lifecycle, and problem-solving abilities, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms (such as Bloomberg or Reuters), order management systems, and sometimes technical skills like SQL are typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure accurate trade execution, effective issue resolution, and seamless support for front-office trading teams in a fast-paced environment.

What are some common challenges faced by trader support professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Trader Support professionals often work in fast-paced environments where quick decision-making and effective communication are crucial. Common challenges include managing real-time system issues, handling urgent requests from traders, and ensuring seamless trade execution under pressure. To address these, it's important to develop strong troubleshooting skills, maintain clear channels of communication with both IT and trading teams, and stay calm during high-stress situations. Proactive learning about trading platforms and staying updated with industry tools can also help in effectively supporting traders.

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Infographic showing various Trader Support job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Application Support Engineer (US)

Crypto.com

San Francisco, CA • Hybrid

$70K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide expert-level remote management, administration, and support for Production and Demo trading exchange environments to ensure system availability and application stability.

  • Triage, troubleshoot, and drive resolution of production incidents, following escalation procedures and contributing to root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.

  • Monitor application and system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations to maintain optimal exchange operations.


Job description

We are looking for a skilled Application Support Engineer to join our team supporting Nadex, a regulated derivatives trading exchange for TradeFi and Prediction Markets. You will play a critical role in ensuring the availability, stability, and performance of our production and demo trading environments. This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and takes ownership of operational excellence.

Responsibilities
  • Partner Support: Serve as a technical point of contact for partner channels, including FCMs, trading service providers, and market makers. Respond to partner questions and incidents through established communication channels, including Slack and Teams.
  • Production Support & Monitoring: Provide expert-level remote management, administration, and support for Production and Demo trading exchange environments, ensuring system availability and application stability.
  • Daily Operations - Execute and monitor daily operational processing, including contract scheduling, settlement of expired contracts, and end-of-day/start-of-day procedures.
  • Incident & Problem Management: Triage, troubleshoot, and drive resolution of production incidents. Follow defined escalation procedures and contribute to root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor application and system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning recommendations to maintain optimal exchange operations.
  • Change & Release Support: Assist with version upgrades, deployments, and release validation in coordination with Development and QA teams.
  • Shift Handover & Documentation: Maintain and update runbooks, SOPs, and operational documentation. Ensure seamless shift handovers with clear status communication.
  • Process Improvement & Automation: Participate in the investigation, implementation, and operation of tools and scripts to automate, streamline, and continuously improve operational workflows.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Development, QA, Infrastructure, and partner teams to resolve cross-functional issues and support business-critical initiatives.
Requirements
  • 2-5 years of experience supporting production software applications, technical platforms, integrations, partner-facing systems, client-facing operations, trading support, or market monitoring role
  • Experience with trading platforms, prediction markets, exchanges, or real-time transactional environments.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with APIs, webhooks, data feeds, and log/metrics investigation tools for troubleshooting integrations.
  • Strong technical troubleshooting and incident-management skills in an SLA-driven environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Willingness to occasionally work nights and weekends.
Nice to have
  • Experience working with B2B partners or institutional clients in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with Linux command-line tools for inspecting logs, processes, and system behavior.
  • Exposure to financial/messaging protocols (e.g., FIX, REST, WebSockets, Kafka).
  • Basic scripting or automation experience using Python or Bash.
  • Experience with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Splunk, Zabbix).
  • Familiarity with cloud environments, including AWS.
$70,000 - $110,000 a year
Life @ Crypto.com
Empowered to think big. Try new opportunities while working with a talented, ambitious and supportive team.
Transformational and proactive working environment. Empower employees to find thoughtful and innovative solutions.
Growth from within. We help to develop new skill-sets that would impact the shaping of your personal and professional growth.
Work Culture. Our colleagues are some of the best in the industry; we are all here to help and support one another.
One cohesive team. Engage stakeholders to achieve our ultimate goal - Cryptocurrency in every wallet. 
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us - our internal mobility program offers employees a new scope.  
 
Are you ready to kickstart your future with us? 
 
Benefits
Competitive salary
Attractive annual leave entitlement including: birthday, work anniversary
401(k) plan with employer match
Eligible for company-sponsored group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance
Work Flexibility Adoption. Flexi-work hour and hybrid set-up
Aspire career alternatives through us. Our internal mobility program can offer employees a diverse scope.  
 
Our Crypto.com benefits packages vary depending on region requirements, you can learn more from our talent acquisition team.
 
 
About Crypto.com:
Founded in 2016, Crypto.com serves more than 150 million customers and is the world's fastest growing global cryptocurrency platform. Our vision is simple: Cryptocurrency in Every Wallet. Built on a foundation of security, privacy, and compliance, Crypto.com is committed to accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency through innovation and empowering the next generation of builders, creators, and entrepreneurs to develop a fairer and more equitable digital ecosystem.
 
Learn more at https://crypto.com. 
 
Crypto.com is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an environment where opportunities are presented to everyone in a fair and transparent way. Crypto.com values diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills that complement and strengthen our team.
 
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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