How to hire a trade analyst

How to hire a trade analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step trade analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a trade analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new trade analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the trade analyst you need to hire. Certain trade analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a trade analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a trade analyst that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of trade analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Trade Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Trade Analyst	Financial analysts provide guidance to businesses and individuals making investment decisions. They assess the performance of stocks, bonds, and other types of investments.	$24-58
   Financial Analyst Internship	A financial analyst intern is responsible for supporting an organization with financial activities and tasks. Typical duties and responsibilities may include creating and analyzing financial reports, preparing financial statements, and helping with audits... Show more	$13-25
   Analyst Internship	An analyst internship is a student program where an intern is assigned to assist analyst professionals by analyzing business goals, objectives, and needs. Analyst interns assist in the planning and designing of business processes and suggest recommendations for improvement... Show more	$13-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Portfolio
   • Securities
   • Process Improvement
   • Risk Management
   • Derivative
   • SQL
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Fixed Income
   • Data Analysis
   • Cash Management
   • VBA
   • HTS
   • Financial Analysis
   • Equities

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   Responsibilities:

   • Design spreadsheets, pivot tables and macros to automate the workflow.
   • Manage day to day operations including swap pricing, P/L responsibilities, trade booking and reconciliation.
   • Provide market recommendations & manage dealer inventories base on industry data, dealer sales history, & ROI.
   • Lead in the global tactical asset allocation analysis for the $100,000 fund, focusing on multi-asset classes.
   • Manage project team meetings using SharePoint calendars.
   • Conduct analysis of transactions in municipal and corporate fix income securities.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your trade analyst job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A trade analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a trade analyst in Florida may be lower than in Massachusetts, and an entry-level trade analyst usually earns less than a senior-level trade analyst. Additionally, a trade analyst with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average trade analyst salary

   $78,714yearly

   $37.84 hourly rate

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   Entry-level trade analyst salary

   $50,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average trade analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Massachusetts	$109,751	$53
   2	Connecticut	$108,774	$52
   3	New York	$102,511	$49
   4	Nevada	$95,965	$46
   5	District of Columbia	$89,511	$43
   6	Washington	$88,867	$43
   7	California	$88,793	$43
   8	New Jersey	$87,177	$42
   9	Pennsylvania	$86,667	$42
   10	Rhode Island	$83,294	$40
   11	Maryland	$80,426	$39
   12	Virginia	$77,669	$37
   13	Delaware	$77,053	$37
   14	Texas	$76,875	$37
   15	Illinois	$75,523	$36
   16	West Virginia	$75,423	$36
   17	South Carolina	$71,914	$35
   18	Arizona	$71,583	$34
   19	North Carolina	$70,059	$34
   20	Colorado	$68,954	$33

   Average trade analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Crowell & Moring	$151,275	$72.73	3
   2	NVIDIA	$131,991	$63.46	8
   3	CTC	$119,362	$57.39	1
   4	Capital Group	$118,358	$56.90	9
   5	BGC Partners	$112,425	$54.05	2
   6	Louis Capital Markets	$112,351	$54.01
   7	Repsol Energy North America Corporation	$112,122	$53.90
   8	Invesco	$111,018	$53.37	6
   9	Lord Abbett	$110,689	$53.22
   10	AssetMark	$109,755	$52.77	3
   11	Source Capital Group	$109,582	$52.68
   12	DRW	$109,475	$52.63
   13	Interactive Brokers	$109,161	$52.48	5
   14	ORION	$109,003	$52.41	5
   15	TD Securities	$108,911	$52.36
   16	AQR Capital Management	$108,865	$52.34	5
   17	Tower Research Capital	$107,442	$51.65
   18	D. E. Shaw group	$107,123	$51.50
   19	BTG Pactual	$105,960	$50.94
   20	Geneva Trading	$105,592	$50.77

4. Writing a trade analyst job description

   A job description for a trade analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a trade analyst job description:

   Trade analyst job description example

   The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers - and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.
   
   So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk!
   WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
   
   Learn The Trade Desk platform (DSP, Demand Side Platform) as well as best practices for campaign management through thorough onboarding & on the job training. Review account and campaign pacing and performance on a daily and weekly basis to ensure consistent delivery and performance to marketing objectives and client KPIs. Use data analytics skills to build campaign insights that tell a compelling story of client's marketing efforts and future opportunitie Grow your data chops by conducting data analysis and collecting client feedback to create optimization strategies and provide solutions for campaigns. Handle the day-to-day trading efforts for a portfolio of accounts, actively supporting more Senior Traders. Partner with Account Management and Sales Executives to provide support to clients, including onboarding and optimization trainings. Actively support senior traders in handling the day-to-day trading efforts for a portfolio of accounts. Leverage advanced Excel functions and other tools to analyze data to identify anomalies and areas of growth within CTV, Digital Out of Home, Audio, Video, and Display campaigns Work with Product Management to drive platform innovation. Understand and communicate The Trade Desk's value proposition, technology, and partnerships, to help grow clients' accounts.
   
   WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE:
   
   0-2 years of professional experience. Strong communication and presentation skills. Advanced MS Excel skills. Analytical and solutions-oriented with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Effective organization and time management skills - ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Quantitative skills and the ability to draw insights from extremely large datasets. Inquisitive - never stop looking for ways to improve campaigns performance. Resourcefulness, with the ability to think beyond surface-level information and use all available teams and tools to solve challenges. A strong technical aptitude with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, collaborative work environment.
   
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   The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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5. Post your job

   To find trade analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any trade analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level trade analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your trade analyst job on Zippia to find and attract quality trade analyst candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as efinancialcareers, financialjobsweb.com, careerbank, financial job bank.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting trade analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new trade analyst

   Once you've decided on a perfect trade analyst candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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