Remote Proprietary Trader - Equities & Options

Trader-Hire; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader-Hire is seeking experienced proprietary traders to develop, test, and refine trading strategies in a remote environment. This independent contractor role emphasizes autonomy and performance-driven compensation, with profit splits of 65% to 90% based on individual results.

Potential to begin with $50,000 in firm-allocated capital, scaling up to $500,000+. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of trading experience in options or equities and be based in or near Seattle, WA.

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 or scripting is helpful but optional.

Responsibilities

• Construct and execute options trades aligned with your defined edge.
• Track volatility surfaces and inform strategy selection.
• Size positions appropriately using portfolio-level risk metrics.
• Adjust hedges and roll positions in response to market conditions.
• Document trade theses and post-trade reviews for ongoing improvement.
• Engage with peer traders to share market views.

Skills

Options trading

Equity trading

Risk management

Trading strategy development

Analytical skills

Tools

Broker APIs

Quant tools

Job description

Trader-Hire is seeking experienced proprietary traders to develop, test, and refine trading strategies in a remote environment. This independent contractor role emphasizes autonomy and performance-driven compensation, with profit splits of 65% to 90% based on individual results.

Potential to begin with $50,000 in firm-allocated capital, scaling up to $500,000+. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of trading experience in options or equities and be based in or near Seattle, WA.