Remote Stock & Options Trader — Independent Contractor

Trader-Hire; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Hire is seeking skilled stock and options traders to join as independent contractors. You will trade firm capital across equity and options markets, sharing profits and accessing mentorship and a supportive trading community.

Location is Baltimore, MD, with a remote-first setup. Begin with capital and scale toward larger allocations based on performance; reviews occur bi-monthly to enable growth.

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.
• 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

Trading experience

Discipline

Risk management

Tools

Broker APIs

Quant tools

Job description

Trader Hire is seeking skilled stock and options traders to join as independent contractors. You will trade firm capital across equity and options markets, sharing profits and accessing mentorship and a supportive trading community.

Location is Baltimore, MD, with a remote-first setup. Begin with capital and scale toward larger allocations based on performance; reviews occur bi-monthly to enable growth.