Remote Prop Trader — Equities & Options, Performance-Based

Trader Hire

Omaha (NE)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Trader Hire seeks experienced proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital in a fully remote environment. You will develop, test, and refine your personal trading strategies with structured risk management and professional coaching support.

The role begins with up to $50,000 in firm capital, with scaling toward $500,000+. Compensation is performance-based via profit splits (65%–90%), with bi-monthly capital reviews and a remote-first setup that lets you control

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
Develop into a 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