Remote Stock & Options Trader — Performance-Based Capital

Trader-Hire; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Trader Hire, Birmingham, AL, seeks stock and options traders to trade firm capital on a remote-first basis. Independent contractor (1099) role with profit splits from 65% to 90% and initial access to up to $50,000 in firm capital, scaling toward $500,000+. You control hours, environment, and setup, with mentorship and a community of peers.

Qualified traders bring 2+ years of experience across assets. A stable trading setup and use of broker APIs or scripting are valued, with capital reviews

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

Risk management

Discipline

Trading plan adherence

Broker APIs

Scripting

Tools

Broker APIs

Scripting

Job description

Trader Hire, Birmingham, AL, seeks stock and options traders to trade firm capital on a remote-first basis. Independent contractor (1099) role with profit splits from 65% to 90% and initial access to up to $50,000 in firm capital, scaling toward $500,000+. You control hours, environment, and setup, with mentorship and a community of peers.

Qualified traders bring 2+ years of experience across assets. A stable trading setup and use of broker APIs or scripting are valued, with capital reviews