Proprietary Trader – Equities & Options – Dallas, TX Area
About the Firm
Our proprietary trading firm has been empowering independent traders for more than twenty years. We are remote-first, results-focused, and deeply committed to the long-term success of every trader we back. Capital, structure, and a strong professional community are at the core of what we offer.
Position Overview
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: Dallas, TX
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
- 2+ years of experience in active options or forex trading
- Genuine understanding of financial markets and trading mechanics
- Ability to manage risk, follow rules, and maintain composure under pressure
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and desire for continuous improvement
- Dependable computer hardware and a stable internet connection
- Experience with charting or analytical software is a plus
Position Details
- 1099 independent contractor with no W-2 employment relationship
- Profit-based compensation from 65% to 90%, with no cap on total earnings
- Initial firm capital allocation up to $50,000, scaling toward $500,000+
- Fully remote — work from home, an office, or anywhere else of your choosing
- Performance-based capital increases reviewed on a bi-monthly schedule
- Full breakdown of tier benefits and scaling timeline provided in interviews
Our Work Culture
Our remote-first culture is intentional. Trading is a deeply individual craft, and we have built the firm around respecting that. You will find peers when you want them, coaching when you need it, and the autonomy to run your book exactly the way you choose.
Location & Remote Work
This position is listed for candidates in the Dallas, TX 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 Dallas. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.
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