Stock & Options Trader - Professional Trading Firm
traderhireHarahan, LA
Stock & Options Trader - Professional Trading Firm
traderhireHarahan, LA
5 days ago
Occupations
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsFinancial Specialists, All OtherFinancial and Investment AnalystsIndustries
Investment Banking and Securities IntermediationMiscellaneous Financial Investment ActivitiesPortfolio Management and Investment AdviceAbout the role
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.
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: New Orleans, LA
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
Experience Level: 2+ years trading or managing investments
Key Responsibilities: 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
Required Qualifications:
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
Position Details:
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 Work Culture
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.
Location & Remote Work
This position is listed for candidates in the New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans. All you need is a reliable computer and internet connection to get started.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Harahan, LA
Occupation
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents
Industry
Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation
Posted
5 days ago
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