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Remote Sales and Trading jobs are actively hiring across distributed teams and remote-first financial firms, with demand concentrated in fintech, proprietary trading, and institutional brokerage. Employers hiring remotely right now include Fidelity Investments, Alpaca, and 0x. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Our Company
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
As a Trading Analyst, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will partner closely with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of global trading analytics.
How you’ll spend your time…
- Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
- Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and deliver analysis that provides actionable insights for traders and portfolio managers.
- Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
- Provide market-related insights that help identify opportunities across the investment process.
- Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.
To be successful in this role you will have…
- 2-5 years direct relevant experience.
- A comfort level developing advanced quantitative tools.
- BA or BS that demonstrates intellectual ability and rigor.
- Strong programming background, with literacy in Python (or related languages).
- Experience working with large, complex data sets.
- Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in their career.
- Strong organizational skills coupled with an ability to take initiative.
- The ability to integrate and function effectively on a team that places clients first and is dedicated to sustaining excellence.
- An ability to focus and pay attention to detail in a long term sustainable manner.
- The ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.
It would be great if you also had...
- BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences or finance.
- Experience with AWS (s3, Athena, ssm, awswarngler)
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
About Our Company
Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.
We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
Job Description
As a Trading Analyst, you will help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the investment process through analysis of executions, market structure dynamics, and investment workflows. You will partner closely with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to develop analytical tools and generate insights that support investment decision-making and opportunity identification. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders while contributing to the evolution of global trading analytics.
How you’ll spend your time…
- Build analytical tools that support global trading activities and enhance investment-process efficiency.
- Analyze executions and market structure dynamics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and deliver analysis that provides actionable insights for traders and portfolio managers.
- Partner with trading, analytics, and portfolio management teams to support investment workflows and decision-making.
- Provide market-related insights that help identify opportunities across the investment process.
- Collaborate with senior traders, research partners, and other internal stakeholders on analytical initiatives and projects.
To be successful in this role you will have…
- 2-5 years direct relevant experience.
- A comfort level developing advanced quantitative tools.
- BA or BS that demonstrates intellectual ability and rigor.
- Strong programming background, with literacy in Python (or related languages).
- Experience working with large, complex data sets.
- Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in their career.
- Strong organizational skills coupled with an ability to take initiative.
- The ability to integrate and function effectively on a team that places clients first and is dedicated to sustaining excellence.
- An ability to focus and pay attention to detail in a long term sustainable manner.
- The ability to work effectively under multiple and tight deadlines.
It would be great if you also had...
- BA or BS in mathematics, economics, the sciences or finance.
- Experience with AWS (s3, Athena, ssm, awswarngler)
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential.
Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote sales and trading jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
- Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal and financial data platforms for real-time analysis
- Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, or willingness to obtain them upon hire
- Experience with derivatives pricing, risk modeling, or quantitative trading strategies
- Strong understanding of fixed income, equities, or foreign exchange markets
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and execute trades under pressure
Tips for Your Remote Sales and Trading Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote sales and trading openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Prove your remote-readiness upfront
Remote trading employers want evidence you can operate independently. Mention specific platforms you use daily, such as Bloomberg Terminal, Salesforce, or proprietary order management systems, and note any experience managing client pipelines or positions without in-person oversight.
Sharpen your async communication skills
Remote sales and trading roles rely on written updates, structured deal memos, and clear electronic communication with clients and risk teams. Practice writing concise position summaries and trade rationales that a colleague in a different time zone can act on without a follow-up call.
Prepare for performance-focused remote interviews
Remote hiring panels for sales and trading roles frequently ask you to walk through a live market scenario, a past trade, or a client objection you resolved without face-to-face contact. Prepare a specific example for each of these so your answers are concrete, not theoretical.
Remote Sales and Trading Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote sales and trading job?
Target firms that already operate distributed trading desks or remote sales teams, such as fintech platforms, online brokerages, and proprietary trading firms. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to manage client relationships without in-person contact. Demonstrating proficiency with trading platforms, CRM tools, and async communication tools gives your application a concrete edge over candidates with generic experience.
Which companies hire remote sales and tradings?
Companies hiring remote sales and tradings right now include Fidelity Investments, Alpaca, and 0x, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first fintech firms, online brokerages, and distributed proprietary trading operations account for the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote sales and trading job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-desk mentorship. Candidates can open the door by completing recognized trading simulations, earning relevant certifications, or showing documented results from personal trading accounts. Smaller fintech firms and online brokerages are most likely to take a chance on entry-level remote candidates who demonstrate initiative and self-accountability.
Do you need a degree for remote sales and trading jobs?
Not always. While many firms prefer a finance, economics, or business background, remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated trading results, platform fluency, and client relationship skills alongside formal credentials. Certifications such as Series 7 or Series 63 carry real weight in lieu of a four-year degree, and a verifiable performance record from prior trading roles can substitute for academic pedigree at many remote-first firms.
Which industries hire the most remote sales and tradings?
Remote sales and trading roles concentrate in Banking & Financial Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams that execute across multiple time zones and markets without requiring traders or sales professionals to be physically co-located.
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