Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Hire seeks experienced proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital in a fully remote environment. This independent contractor (1099) role offers capital, coaching, and a performance-driven compensation model from a remote location.

Position supports traders in New Orleans-area or elsewhere with a reliable computer and high-speed internet. Capital starts at $50,000 and can scale to $500,000+, with regular reviews and potential advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of trading experience in options or currency markets.
• Understanding of options Greeks, volatility, or forex market dynamics.
• Discipline to follow a structured trading plan and risk rules.
• Dedicated and coachable with long-term skill development.
• Access to reliable computer and high-speed internet for trading.

Responsibilities

• Trade options strategies across U.S. equities when market liquid.
• Combine technical, fundamental, and volatility signals to time trades.
• Manage risk with sizing, stop-loss, and exposure limits.
• React to earnings, macro events, and volatility shifts with strategy choices.
• Maintain records of trading activity for risk oversight.
• Collaborate with the firm's options traders when useful.

Skills

Options trading

Options Greeks

Risk management

Discipline

Coachable

Tech readiness

Job description

About the Firm

We are a 20-plus-year proprietary trading firm with a simple mission: give qualified traders the capital, tools, and community they need to build real trading careers. As a remote-first organization, our traders work from wherever they perform best and are measured purely on results.

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: New Orleans, LA

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key Responsibilities

• Trade single-leg and multi-leg options strategies across liquid U.S. underlyings
• Combine technical, fundamental, and volatility-based signals to time entries and exits
• Manage risk through position sizing, stop-loss discipline, and exposure limits
• React to earnings, macro events, and volatility regime shifts with appropriate strategy choices
• Maintain professional records of trading activity for personal review and risk oversight
• Tap into the firm's community of options traders for collaboration when useful

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of trading experience in options or currency markets
• Keen understanding of options Greeks, volatility, or forex market dynamics
• Discipline to adhere to a structured trading plan and risk management rules
• Dedicated and coachable with a long-term commitment to developing your skills
• Access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet for daily trading
• Programming or quantitative skills are welcomed but not required

Position Details

• Independent contractor (1099) role with a results-driven compensation model
• Profit splits between 65% and 90% based on your firm tier and track record
• Trade firm capital starting at $50,000, with documented scaling to $500,000+
• 100% remote position with no office, commute, or in-person requirements
• Capital and tier reviews occur every two months for active, consistent traders
• Additional advancement and incentive details shared during the interview process

Our Work Culture

We believe in pairing serious capital with serious discipline. Our culture rewards traders who treat the work like a profession: documented processes, honest self-reviews, and steady improvement over time. We are here for the long-term build, not short-term theatrics.

Location & Remote Work

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