Michael, in my honest opinion, trading and finance do not have a lot in common which is why I asked you why you were looking for another job in finance vs another field. Unless you are a fundamental investor, I'm not sure how trading would make you attractive to getting a job in finance. Maybe if you were more specific with your request. Do you have an education? Do you have any other work experience besides trading?
A agree. I worked at Ameriprise as an in house financial consultant for a while, and it was a different world. Compared to other corporate jobs, it was pretty loose. But compared to trading, it was just another stuffy cubicle job. If you are one of the few who actually wants to help people rather than just collect their fees, then finance may be for you. Otherwise, figure out what you really want to do and go for it.
management, compliance, sales, back office, reconciliation, legal http://www.careerbuilder.com/Jobs/Channel/Banking - Finance/New York there's a shitload of various jobs available that are not trading related but would not be that much of a lateral move - you would still have to work for it and depending on your education, get more of it
Most traders I know who leave trading tend to go into sales. It has the same upside call option that trading has. Lifestyles are pretty similar in that it's feast or famine. Not much in requirements needed to go into sales as it's eat what you kill. And most traders rather be out on the road vs a stuffy cubicle. But without knowing anything about you, it's impossible to answer this question.
Best STABLE financial job beside trading will be CPA! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certified_Public_Accountant
Think about this, if are a cpa for 5 years and good with NUMBERS, just maybe, just maybe your trading's RISK MANAGEMENT, will improve. HIGHER EDUCATION!
In fairness, it wasn't a very good question. Not the least of which is that trading != finance, so it's pretty unclear what you're even looking for. If you had provided details on interests, aptitudes, and education/training, you would be more likely to receive useful replies.
After my little comment, I got exactly what I wanted. Suggestions of other professions and probing questions, not just stupidity.
Since you failed at trading, it probably makes sense to get out of finance entirely. you made less than someone at McD's, so it's best to make sure you have a college degree and do something else. 90% of traders lose, they just lose!!!! when teachers told you that you were special, they didn't mean at trading. gl