Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 300,000; Part time

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 structured risk management and professional coaching in a fully remote environment.

Location: Wilmington, DE-based or remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with reliable setup. Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099). Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of options, equity, forex, or crypto trading experience.
• Understanding of leverage, margin, and risk control across asset classes.
• Demonstrated ability to follow a trading plan and avoid emotional decisions.
• Strong desire to develop into a consistent, capital-efficient trader.
• Stable trading environment — hardware, internet, and quiet workspace.
• Experience with broker APIs, scripting, or quant tools is helpful but optional.

Responsibilities

• Construct and execute options trades aligned with your defined edge and risk tolerance.
• Track volatility surfaces, skew, and term structure to inform strategy selection.
• Size positions appropriately using portfolio-level risk metrics, not just per-trade stops.
• Adjust hedges and roll positions in response to changing market conditions.
• Document trade theses, entries, exits, and post-trade reviews for ongoing improvement.
• Engage with peer traders to share market views and refine strategy ideas.

Skills

Options trading

Equity trading

Risk management

Broker APIs

Scripting / quant tools

Tools

Broker APIs

Scripting

Quant tools

Job description

About the Firm

We are a long-standing proprietary trading firm with a 20-plus-year track record of developing successful traders. Our approach combines firm-backed capital, structured risk management, and a community-driven culture so traders can focus on improving their craft and scaling their 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: Wilmington, DE

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and execute options trades aligned with your defined edge and risk tolerance
• Track volatility surfaces, skew, and term structure to inform strategy selection
• Size positions appropriately using portfolio-level risk metrics, not just per-trade stops
• Adjust hedges and roll positions in response to changing market conditions
• Document trade theses, entries, exits, and post-trade reviews for ongoing improvement
• Engage with peer traders to share market views and refine strategy ideas

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of options, equity, forex, or crypto trading experience
• Understanding of leverage, margin, and risk control across asset classes
• Demonstrated ability to follow a trading plan and avoid emotional decisions
• Strong desire to develop into a consistent, capital-efficient trader
• Stable trading environment — hardware, internet, and quiet workspace
• Experience with broker APIs, scripting, or quant tools is helpful but optional

Position Details

• Independent contractor (1099) role with results-based compensation only
• Profit splits range from 65% to 90%, tied to your performance tier within the firm
• Begin with up to $50,000 in firm capital, with realistic scaling toward $500,000+
• Remote-first by design — you control your environment, your hours, and your setup
• Bi-monthly capital reviews provide a transparent path to larger allocations
• Further details about benefits and incentives covered during onboarding interviews

Our Work Culture

We value autonomy, accountability, and results. You will operate in a remote-first environment where traders are empowered to craft their own strategies and optimize performance. Compensation is performance-driven, giving you direct control over your growth and earnings.

Location & Remote Work

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