Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit splits 65%–90%

Fully remote work

Job summary

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

Position is a 1099 independent contractor with profit splits from 65% to 90%. Firm-funded starting capital up to $50,000; growth to $500,000+ over time. Fully remote, remote-first culture, and structured risk controls.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of demonstrated trading experience with documented results.
• Coachable mindset and openness to feedback from peers and risk staff.
• Dependable home setup with backup power or connectivity is a plus.
• Comfort with at least one professional-grade charting and order entry platform.

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

Liquidity concepts

Volatility concepts

Risk-adjusted return

Tools

Charting platform

Order entry platform

Job description

About the Firm

Founded more than 20 years ago, our firm exists to remove the biggest obstacle facing independent traders: capital. We back qualified traders with firm capital, surround them with experienced peers and coaches, and let performance speak for itself. Our remote-first structure means our traders work from wherever 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: Billings, MT

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 years or more of demonstrated trading experience with documented results preferred
• Fluency in core trading concepts: liquidity, volatility, risk-adjusted return
• Track record of disciplined execution and rule-following under live conditions
• Coachable mindset and openness to feedback from peers and risk staff
• Dependable home setup with backup power or connectivity is a plus
• Comfort with at least one professional-grade charting and order entry platform

Position Details

• Engagement structured as a 1099 independent contractor relationship
• Compensation entirely performance-based with profit splits from 65% to 90%
• Firm-funded starting capital up to $50,000; advance to $500,000+ over time
• Fully remote position — no office requirement, ever
• Capital increases are tied to documented trading performance and risk discipline
• Additional perks, scaling bonuses, and program details discussed at interview stage

Our Work Culture

We hire traders who want to be accountable to themselves and to a process — not to a manager. Our remote-first, performance-driven culture means the best traders thrive here, and average traders quickly find their level. We support both ends honestly.

Location & Remote Work

This position is listed for candidates in the Billings, MT 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 Billings. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.