Options Trader

Maverick Trading is hiring a fully remote Equity & Options Trader open to applicants in Elk Grove Village, IL. We are a 25+ year proprietary trading firm that allocates firm capital to disciplined traders and scales buying power based on performance and risk management. Trading from the Midwest: Trade US markets from your local time — the NYSE opens at 8:30am Central and closes mid-afternoon. Chicago's CME complex makes the Midwest one of the most important trading regions in the world. Operating on Central Time means the NYSE opens at 8:30am local — an early but workable schedule that pairs well with the region's strong work ethic. This is not a challenge account. Not a demo evaluation. We provide structured capital allocation for traders who want a professional path to scaling capital. What you will do: Trade equities and options within defined risk parameters Follow a structured, rules-based risk management approach Build consistency and scale capital based on performance Why options: Options allow traders to define risk, hedge exposures, and structure trades beyond simple directional stock positions. Maverick is one of the few proprietary trading firms that actively trades options as a core part of its trading approach. What we offer: Firm capital allocation — trade our money, not yours Profit split of 65% to 90% based on performance tier Performance-based capital scaling, with no upper cap Professional training and mentorship from active traders Fully remote work — trade from anywhere with reliable internet Monthly ACH payouts on the 1st of each month No challenge accounts, no evaluations, no monthly subscription fees Compensation: This is a 1099 independent contractor role. Compensation is a profit-split on trading performance, with no base salary. Top-tier traders earn 90% of their net trading profits. What we are looking for: Trading experience preferred (equities and/or options), not required Strong risk discipline and consistency mindset Independent decision-making and personal accountability Willingness to complete the Maverick Qualification Program before trading firm capital About Maverick Trading: Founded in 1997, Maverick Trading is a proprietary trading firm that trains and funds professional traders. We are not a brokerage. We do not mark up commissions. We profit only when our traders profit. Trading experience preferred (equities and/or options) but not required. Strong risk discipline, consistency mindset, and independent decision-making required. #J-18808-Ljbffr