Independent Prop Trader – Equities & Options (Remote)

Trader-Hire; Manchester (NH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 350,000; Part time

Job summary

Trader Hire is seeking proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital in a fully remote setting. You will develop, test, and refine personal strategies with structured risk management and professional coaching support. Location: Manchester, NH area and beyond.

Independent contractor (1099) with autonomy over trading days and a profit-split structure from 65% to 90%. Starting capital up to $50,000 with potential to scale to $500,000+.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years trading derivatives or currency markets.
• Understanding of execution quality, slippage, and fees impact on results.
• Ability to operate inside firm risk guidelines while maintaining trading autonomy.
• Self-directed work style with strong personal accountability.
• Reliable computer hardware and a redundant high-speed internet setup preferred.
• Familiarity with one or more major trading platforms is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute high-probability options setups across U.S. listed equity markets.
• Use options Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega) to construct positions with deliberate exposures.
• Apply portfolio-level risk controls to manage concentration, correlation, and drawdown.
• Review fills, P&L, and execution quality daily to refine your trading process.
• Keep an organized trade journal capturing both quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Participate in regular peer reviews and trader development sessions as desired.

Skills

Trading experience

Derivatives trading

Platform familiarity

Independence

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

Trader Hire is seeking proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital in a fully remote setting. You will develop, test, and refine personal strategies with structured risk management and professional coaching support. Location: Manchester, NH area and beyond.

Independent contractor (1099) with autonomy over trading days and a profit-split structure from 65% to 90%. Starting capital up to $50,000 with potential to scale to $500,000+.