Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Portland (OR); Hybride; USD 50 000 - 200 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Trader Hire is seeking independent contractors to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital from a fully remote setup. You will develop, test, and refine your personal trading strategies with structured risk management and professional coaching support.

The role targets traders with 2+ years of experience, expects adherence to a structured trading plan, and provides a profit-split model between 65% and 90% with capital starting at $50,000 and scaling to $500,000+.

Qualifications

• 2+ years trading options or currencies
• Understanding of options Greeks, volatility, or forex market dynamics
• Structured trading plan and risk management rules
• Dedicated and coachable with a long-term commitment to developing skills
• Access to a reliable computer and high-speed internet for daily trading

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Options trading

Risk management

Discipline

Tech readiness

Programming basics

Description du poste

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: Portland, OR

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 Portland, OR 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 Portland. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.