Stock & Options Trader – Professional Trading Firm

Trader-Hire; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Hire, a remote-first proprietary trading firm, invites skilled options and stock traders to join as independent contractors. Trade firm capital across equities and options markets, with profit sharing up to 90% and starting capital up to $50,000, scalable beyond $500,000.

You’ll access mentorship, institutional-grade tools, and a collaborative remote network while maintaining your own trading setup and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years trading or managing investments in options, equities, forex, or crypto.
• Understand market mechanics, order types, and execution dynamics.
• Ability to manage risk and protect capital across changing conditions.
• Coachable and self-directed.
• Reliable trading workstation with redundant internet preferred.
• Familiarity with trading platforms is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute options strategies including directional, spread, and volatility plays.
• Analyze implied volatility, Greeks, and pricing models to identify opportunities.
• Manage multi-leg options positions with disciplined risk protocols.
• Monitor and adjust open positions based on market conditions and Greeks.
• Maintain logs of all options trades and rationale.
• Collaborate with a network of remote traders for insights and growth.

Skills

Options trading

Risk management

Market mechanics

Discipline & coachability

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

About the Firm

We are a well-established proprietary trading firm with over two decades of experience empowering traders to succeed. Our global team is driven by performance, discipline, and a passion for financial markets. As an independent contractor, you will enjoy the freedom to work remotely while building and managing your own trading strategies.

Position Overview

We are seeking stock and options traders to join our professional trading firm. You will trade firm capital across equity and options markets, keeping a significant share of your profits while accessing institutional-level tools, mentorship, and a supportive trading community.

Location: Cheyenne, WY

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute options strategies including directional, spread, and volatility plays
• Analyze implied volatility, Greeks, and options pricing models to identify opportunities
• Manage multi-leg options positions with disciplined risk protocols
• Monitor and adjust open positions based on market conditions and Greeks changes
• Maintain detailed logs of all options trades and strategy rationale
• Optionally collaborate with a network of remote traders for insights and growth

Required Qualifications

• Two or more years of demonstrated trading experience in options, equities, forex, or crypto
• Working knowledge of market mechanics, order types, and execution dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to control risk and protect capital across changing conditions
• Coachable, self-directed, and committed to ongoing skill development
• Reliable trading workstation with redundant internet preferred
• Familiarity with retail or professional trading platforms is helpful but not required

Position Details

• Independent contractor role (1099) with performance-based incentives
• Profit-sharing structure with splits increasing from 65% up to 90%
• Starting capital allocation of up to $50,000, scalable to $500,000+
• Fully remote work with flexible hours tailored to your schedule
• Capital increases available as frequently as every two months based on results
• Additional opportunities for advancement discussed during interviews

Our Work Culture

Our firm has always been remote-first, long before it became common. That means our infrastructure, communication, and coaching are all designed for distributed work - not bolted on. You get the benefits of a real trading firm without sacrificing your independence.

Location & Remote Work

This position is listed for candidates in the Cheyenne, WY area. While this is a fully remote role and you will work from your own location, we welcome applicants who are based in or near Cheyenne. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.