Stock & Options Trader – Professional Trading Firm

Trader-Hire; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Profit sharing

Capital scaling

Job summary

Trader Hire, Des Moines-based but remote-friendly, seeks stock and options traders to manage firm capital across equity and options markets. You will trade with independence, access mentorship, and a supportive trading community.

The role is an independent contractor (1099) with capital allocation up to $50,000, scalable to $500,000+, and profit-sharing that starts at 65% and can grow to 90% based on performance. Flexible hours and remote work are offered.

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.

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.

Skills

Options trading

Equities trading

Risk management

Independent contractor work

Mentorship friendly

Tools

Trading platforms

Market data tools

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: Des Moines, IA

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 Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.