Stock & Options Trader – Professional Trading Firm

Trader-Hire; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Trader Hire is a remote-first trading firm backing independent traders with firm capital and professional support. You will trade our capital across equities and options, keeping a substantial share of profits while benefiting from mentorship and a collaborative community.

This 1099 independent contractor role offers full autonomy over your trading day, with profit splits between 65% and 90% and starting capital up to $50,000, scalable to $500,000+.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on experience trading derivatives or currency markets.
• Solid understanding of execution quality, slippage, and fee impact on results.
• Operate inside firm risk guidelines while maintaining trading autonomy.
• Self-directed work style with strong personal accountability.
• Reliable hardware and a redundant high-speed internet setup.
• Familiarity with major trading platforms.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute high-probability options setups across U.S. listed equity markets.
• Use options Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega) to construct positions with deliberate exposures.
• Apply portfolio-level risk controls to manage concentration, correlation, and drawdown.
• Review fills, P&L, and execution quality daily to refine your trading process.
• Keep an organized trade journal capturing both quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Participate in regular peer reviews and trader development sessions as desired.

Skills

Two+ years trading experience

Execution risk management

Autonomy in trading

Self-directed work style

Tech readiness

Trading platforms familiarity

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

About the Firm

Our trading firm has been backing independent traders for over two decades. We are performance-driven, remote-first, and structured to give each trader the autonomy they need to thrive. Traders join us because they want firm capital and professional support without sacrificing the independence of running their own book.

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: Sioux Falls, SD

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and execute high-probability options setups across U.S. listed equity markets
• Use options Greeks (delta, gamma, theta, vega) to construct positions with deliberate exposures
• Apply portfolio-level risk controls to manage concentration, correlation, and drawdown
• Review fills, P&L, and execution quality daily to refine your trading process
• Keep an organized trade journal capturing both quantitative and qualitative observations
• Participate in regular peer reviews and trader development sessions as desired

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of hands-on experience trading derivatives or currency markets
• Solid understanding of execution quality, slippage, and fee impact on results
• Ability to operate inside firm risk guidelines while maintaining trading autonomy
• Self-directed work style with strong personal accountability
• Reliable computer hardware and a redundant high-speed internet setup preferred
• Familiarity with one or more major trading platforms is welcomed

Position Details

• 1099 contractor engagement with full autonomy over your trading day
• Performance-based pay only - profit splits between 65% and 90% depending on tier
• Starting firm capital of up to $50,000, with structured progression to $500,000+
• 100% remote work, with traders distributed across the U.S. and abroad
• Capital reviews occur regularly so consistent traders can scale quickly
• Promotion paths and additional incentives reviewed in detail during interviews

Our Work Culture

Our firm fosters a culture of independence, discipline, and continuous learning. Traders are given the freedom to develop their own approach while being supported by coaching, risk management, and a collaborative community. Your success is our success.

Location & Remote Work

This position is listed for candidates in the Sioux Falls, SD 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 Sioux Falls. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.