Volatility Trader – Desk Nashville, TN

About the Firm

We are a proprietary trading firm with deep roots in the markets — more than 20 years of operating experience and hundreds of traders backed. Our model is straightforward: we provide capital and structure, our traders bring discipline and skill, and profits are shared based on results.

We are looking for volatility traders to join our options desk. You will analyze implied and realized volatility, construct volatility-based strategies, and manage options positions with firm capital. This role is ideal for traders with a quantitative approach to options markets.

Location: Nashville, TN

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments

• Trade single-leg and multi-leg options strategies across liquid U.S. underlyings
• Combine technical, fundamental, and volatility-based signals to time entries and exits
• Manage risk through position sizing, stop-loss discipline, and exposure limits
• React to earnings, macro events, and volatility regime shifts with appropriate strategy choices
• Maintain professional records of trading activity for personal review and risk oversight
• Tap into the firm's community of options traders for collaboration when useful

• Minimum 2 years of active trading in options, forex, or related markets
• Strong intuition for risk and the discipline to act on it consistently
• Comfort operating in volatile or uncertain market regimes
• Coachable and motivated to improve through review and iteration
• Trading-capable workstation with stable internet connectivity
• Bonus: experience using charting tools, backtesters, or automated execution platforms

• Independent contractor (1099) with no fixed salary and no profit cap
• Earn 65-90% of trading profits, with splits stepping up at each tier of the program
• Trade up to $50,000 of firm capital from day one, scalable to $500,000+ over time
• Fully remote and asynchronous — trade when the market and your edge align
• Capital increases evaluated every two months based on documented performance
• Additional details, tier benefits, and program specifics shared at interview

We believe in empowering traders to take ownership of their performance. Our remote-first culture prioritizes results over hours logged, giving you the flexibility to trade on your schedule while maintaining the discipline and accountability that drive long-term success.

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