Remote Equity & Options Trader (Contract) - Rule-Based

Maverick Trading; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Job summary

Maverick Trading is seeking an Equity/Options Trader to work remotely on a contract basis. The role focuses on analyzing markets, identifying opportunities, and executing trades in line with firm guidelines while managing risk and capital allocation.

The position emphasizes disciplined decision-making, ongoing training, and the use of firm-provided tools. Candidates should be comfortable with quantitative data, charts, and trading platforms, and able to work independently from a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Strong trading and proprietary trading skills with rule-based approaches.
• Knowledge of options strategies and hedging to manage risk.
• Analytical and quantitative abilities with comfort using data and charts.
• Disciplined, stable under pressure and mindful of risk management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market conditions and identify trading opportunities.
• Execute trades in line with firm guidelines and capital rules.
• Monitor positions, manage risk, and optimize performance.
• Apply options strategies and hedging techniques consistently.
• Engage in ongoing training and review trading performance.

Skills

Trading

Proprietary trading

Options strategies

Hedging

Analytical skills

Data charts

Education

Finance/Economics/Mathematics degree helpful

Tools

Trading platforms

Charting software

Job description

Maverick Trading is seeking an Equity/Options Trader to work remotely on a contract basis. The role focuses on analyzing markets, identifying opportunities, and executing trades in line with firm guidelines while managing risk and capital allocation.

The position emphasizes disciplined decision-making, ongoing training, and the use of firm-provided tools. Candidates should be comfortable with quantitative data, charts, and trading platforms, and able to work independently from a remote setup.