Remote Prop Trader (Equities & Options) with Firm Capital

Trader-Hire; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 500,000; Part time

Job summary

Trader-Hire, a Houston-based proprietary trading firm, seeks experienced proprietary traders to use firm-backed capital for trading equities and options. You will be supported by structured risk management and professional coaching while developing your trading strategies in a fully remote setup.

This independent contractor role offers profit splits ranging from 65% to 90%, with initial capital allocation up to $50,000 and potential scaling toward $500,000+. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of trading experience and demonstrate strong risk management skills.

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.

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.
• Document trade theses, entries, exits, and post-trade reviews for ongoing improvement.

Skills

Options trading

Equity trading

Risk management

Trading plan adherence

Tools

Broker APIs

Quant tools

Job description

Trader-Hire, a Houston-based proprietary trading firm, seeks experienced proprietary traders to use firm-backed capital for trading equities and options. You will be supported by structured risk management and professional coaching while developing your trading strategies in a fully remote setup.

This independent contractor role offers profit splits ranging from 65% to 90%, with initial capital allocation up to $50,000 and potential scaling toward $500,000+. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of trading experience and demonstrate strong risk management skills.