Proprietary Trader – Firm Capital London, United Kingdom

About the Firm

We are a privately held proprietary trading firm built on the principle that disciplined traders deserve the capital to match their skill. Over the past two-plus decades we have backed hundreds of traders, providing the infrastructure, mentorship, and risk framework that separates a hobby from a career.

We are seeking proprietary traders to trade with firm-provided capital in a performance-based structure. You will enjoy complete autonomy over your trading approach in equities and options while benefiting from professional risk management, advanced tools, and a collaborative trading environment.

Location: London, United Kingdom

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

• At least 2 years of consistent trading activity in options, equities, forex, or crypto
• Understanding of risk-reward, position sizing, and probability-based thinking
• Composure and emotional discipline during drawdowns and volatile sessions
• Commitment to continuous learning and structured trade reviews
• Personal workstation and reliable connectivity to support active trading hours
• Any quantitative, scripting, or backtesting experience is a meaningful plus

• 1099 independent contractor engagement with no salary cap and no hours requirement
• Profit splits begin at 65% and can scale to 90% as you progress through firm tiers
• Initial buying-power allocation up to $50,000, with documented scaling to $500,000+
• Trade from anywhere — we are a fully distributed firm with no commute requirement
• Allocation reviews occur on a recurring cadence, typically every two months
• Promotion criteria and tier mechanics will be walked through during interviews

Our culture is shaped by traders, for traders. The processes, the risk framework, and the coaching all exist because experienced traders helped design them. The result is a firm that respects the realities of the craft and gives serious traders the room to do their best work.

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