Remote 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

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.