Proprietary Stock and Options Trader

Summary

Maverick Trading is a proprietary trading firm that trades equities and equity options with its own capital. The company is seeking self-directed traders to manage firm-funded accounts within defined risk parameters, develop and follow trading plans, evaluate market setups, document performance, and complete structured training and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Trade firm-funded accounts in equities and equity options according to an approved written trading plan
• Operate within the firm's risk framework, including position sizing, defined-risk structures, and maximum drawdown limits
• Build, document, test, and refine a trading plan in coordination with an assigned coach
• Evaluate setups using technical and fundamental criteria, including earnings cycles, implied volatility, and broader market conditions
• Maintain a detailed trade journal and submit performance reports for periodic review
• Participate in scheduled coaching sessions, trade reviews, and team calls
• Complete the firm's training and evaluation program before trading at full capital allocation

Skills

• Eligible to contract as an independent contractor in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom
• Working knowledge of technical analysis, including chart structure, support and resistance, and common indicators
• Familiarity with options mechanics, including calls, puts, spreads, and the effect of implied volatility on pricing
• Demonstrated ability to follow a defined process consistently under volatile conditions
• Comfortable with 100% remote work, regular written reporting, and receiving direct coaching feedback
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace available during US market hours
• Prior trading experience in equities or options is preferred; structured training is provided
• Familiarity with platforms such as TradingView or Interactive Brokers TWS is helpful but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Eligible to contract as an independent contractor in the United States, Canada, or the United Kingdom
• Working knowledge of technical analysis, including chart structure, support and resistance, and common indicators
• Familiarity with options mechanics, including calls, puts, spreads, and the effect of implied volatility on pricing
• Demonstrated ability to follow a defined process consistently under volatile conditions
• Comfortable with 100% remote work, regular written reporting, and receiving direct coaching feedback
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace available during US market hours
• Prior trading experience in equities or options is preferred; structured training is provided

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with platforms such as TradingView or Interactive Brokers TWS is helpful but not required

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Fully remote position with no on-site requirement
• Firm-supplied trading capital
• Platform access
• Structured education
• One-on-one coaching
• Active community of working traders