Proprietary Trader – Equities

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 hiring proprietary traders to trade equities and options using firm-allocated capital. You will develop, test, and refine your personal trading strategies across stocks and options markets with structured risk management and professional coaching support in a fully remote environment.

Location: Newark, NJ

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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.