Remote Stock & Options Trader — Performance-Based

Trader Hire; Charleston (SC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Access to firm capital

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Trader Hire seeks stock and options traders to trade firm capital across equity and options markets from a remote-first setup. You will start with up to $50,000 in firm capital with potential to scale toward $500,000+, and enjoy a profits-based split ranging from 65% to 90% tied to your performance tier.

This independent contractor role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and access to institution-level tools within a supportive trading community.

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

Forex trading

Crypto trading

Risk management

Trading plan discipline

Broker APIs

Scripting / quant tools

Tools

Broker APIs

Scripting

Quant tools

Job description

Trader Hire seeks stock and options traders to trade firm capital across equity and options markets from a remote-first setup. You will start with up to $50,000 in firm capital with potential to scale toward $500,000+, and enjoy a profits-based split ranging from 65% to 90% tied to your performance tier.

This independent contractor role emphasizes autonomy, mentorship, and access to institution-level tools within a supportive trading community.