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What 58 fast-growing companies ask for — updated October 2026
Across 204 active Trader postings, Communication is the most-requested skill — in 43% of listings, ahead of Python and Collaboration. 58 companies are hiring right now, led by DV Trading. 12% of Trader roles now call for AI skills, and 6% are remote.
204active postings
12%ask for AI skills
6%remote
58companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 43% | |
| Python | 42% | |
| Collaboration | 36% | |
| Statistics | 31% | |
| Finance | 31% | |
| Attention to Detail | 26% | |
| Computer Science | 25% | |
| Problem Solving | 20% | |
| Initiative | 19% | |
| C++ | 18% | |
| Economics | 18% | |
| Risk Management | 18% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| DV Trading | 18 |
| Jane Street | 15 |
| Tower Research Capital | 12 |
| TransMarket Group | 11 |
| Virtu Financial | 10 |
| Gelber Group | 10 |