Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Remote work

Job summary

Trader Hire in the United States is seeking experienced proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital. You will develop and test personal strategies across stocks and options with structured risk management and coaching in a fully remote environment.

This 1099 contractor role offers significant autonomy, profit splits between 65% and 90%, starting capital up to $50,000 and potential to scale to $500,000+.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on experience trading derivatives or currency markets.
• Solid understanding of execution quality, slippage, and fee 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

Derivatives trading

Risk management

Autonomy

Remote work

Tools

Trading platforms familiarity

Job description

About the Firm

Our trading firm has been backing independent traders for over two decades. We are performance-driven, remote-first, and structured to give each trader the autonomy they need to thrive. Traders join us because they want firm capital and professional support without sacrificing the independence of running their own book.

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: Charleston, WV

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key 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

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on experience trading derivatives or currency markets
• Solid understanding of execution quality, slippage, and fee 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

Position Details

• 1099 contractor engagement with full autonomy over your trading day
• Performance-based pay only — profit splits between 65% and 90% depending on tier
• Starting firm capital of up to $50,000, with structured progression to $500,000+
• 100% remote work, with traders distributed across the U.S. and abroad
• Capital reviews occur regularly so consistent traders can scale quickly
• Promotion paths and additional incentives reviewed in detail during interviews

Our Work Culture

Our firm fosters a culture of independence, discipline, and continuous learning. Traders are given the freedom to develop their own approach while being supported by coaching, risk management, and a collaborative community. Your success is our success.

Location & Remote Work

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