Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Hire seeks experienced proprietary traders to use firm-allocated capital to trade equities and options in a fully remote role. You will develop, test, and refine personal trading strategies with structured risk management and professional coaching support.

As a 1099 contractor, you enjoy complete schedule flexibility with initial buying power up to $50,000, scaling to $500,000+, and profit splits from 65% to 90% based on performance within the firm’s tiers.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of trading experience with a defined approach or edge.
• Demonstrated knowledge of options Greeks, FX fundamentals, or crypto market structure
• Process-oriented mindset with attention to journal keeping and post-trade analysis
• Independent, accountable, and committed to long-term trading development
• Dependable computer setup and broadband connection for daily trading
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, or analytical tooling is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute options strategies including directional, spread, and volatility plays
• Analyze implied volatility, Greeks, and options pricing models to identify opportunities
• Manage multi-leg options positions with disciplined risk protocols
• Monitor and adjust open positions based on market conditions and Greeks changes
• Maintain detailed logs of all options trades and strategy rationale
• Optionally collaborate with a network of remote traders for insights and growth

Skills

Trading experience

Options Greeks

FX fundamentals

Crypto market structure

Journal keeping

Automation tooling

Tools

Automation scripting

Job description

About the Firm

For over twenty years, our firm has been a home for serious independent traders. We invest in talent, not titles. Our capital allocation program is built around demonstrated performance, our coaching is hands-on but never prescriptive, and our remote-first culture lets traders live and work where they choose.

Position Overview

We are hiring proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital. You will develop, test, and refine your personal trading strategies across stocks and options markets with structured risk management and professional coaching support in a fully remote environment.

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute options strategies including directional, spread, and volatility plays
• Analyze implied volatility, Greeks, and options pricing models to identify opportunities
• Manage multi-leg options positions with disciplined risk protocols
• Monitor and adjust open positions based on market conditions and Greeks changes
• Maintain detailed logs of all options trades and strategy rationale
• Optionally collaborate with a network of remote traders for insights and growth

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of trading experience with a defined approach or edge
• Demonstrated knowledge of options Greeks, FX fundamentals, or crypto market structure
• Process-oriented mindset with attention to journal keeping and post-trade analysis
• Independent, accountable, and committed to long-term trading development
• Dependable computer setup and broadband connection for daily trading
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, or analytical tooling is a plus

Position Details

• 1099 contractor relationship structured around your trading performance
• Keep 65% to 90% of profits, with splits improving as you move up the firm's tiers
• Begin with up to $50,000 in firm-allocated buying power, scaling to $500,000+
• Fully remote with complete schedule flexibility — no required hours or location
• Documented bi-monthly review process for capital and tier advancement
• Additional advancement incentives and bonuses discussed during the interview

Our Work Culture

Our culture is built around the idea that traders perform best when they have autonomy, capital, and a supportive community. We do not micromanage. We provide the structure and the resources, and we trust each trader to do the work that delivers consistent results.

Location & Remote Work

This position is listed for candidates in the Albuquerque, NM area. While this is a fully remote role and you will work from your own location, we welcome applicants who are based in or near Albuquerque. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.