Forex Trader - Santa Clara, CA

Remote Currency Trader

Maverick Currencies is hiring a remote currency trader based in Santa Clara, CA. This is a remote, performance-based opportunity we fund qualified traders with up to $400,000 in firm capital and split profits 60% to 90% depending on performance tier.

Why Santa Clara, CA

Trading from Santa Clara has a structural advantage that's easy to underrate. The Pacific time zone gives you the longest viable FX day in the US the Asian close, the full European session, and the New York open all unfold through the morning, with peak liquidity hitting before lunch. For traders building a long-term career, that kind of stable daily rhythm compounds.

What You'll Do

• Run a defined trading system on Forex and Crypto using firm capital
• Stick to the rules discretionary deviation is a primary failure mode we screen against
• Manage risk at the trade level (not just at the account level)
• Track results, learn from losses, and iterate on what's working
• Show up to coaching and contribute to community trade reviews

Who Thrives Here

• Discipline, patience, and an honest relationship with risk
• Comfortable being paid on profit-share rather than a fixed salary
• US-based with stable internet and a distraction-tolerant workspace
• Committed to trading as a profession, not a quick income source

What We Provide

• Firm capital up to $400,000 with a defined scaling path
• A structured trading program covering technical analysis, risk management, and trade execution
• One-on-one coaching plus ongoing performance review
• Profit splits from 60% to 90% tied to performance milestones

Compensation & Capital Disclosure

This role pays through profit-share, not salary. You trade firm capital and keep 60% to 90% of the returns you generate, based on your performance tier. Consistently profitable traders typically realize $50,000 to $200,000+ annually. The trade-off is explicit: there is no salary floor. If you are not profitable, you do not earn the upside is that profitable traders are not capped.

Common Questions

Q: What's the time commitment?

A: Traders who do well typically protect 24 hours per day during their local market window. Consistency over time matters more than long hours; we'd rather see ninety minutes daily than ten hours twice a month.

Q: How do I apply?

A: Through the application form linked on this page. The process starts with a short application, followed by a conversation about whether the program is the right fit for your situation and goals. We don't pressure-sell if it isn't a fit, we'll say so.

About Maverick Currencies

Maverick Currencies is the Forex and Crypto division of Maverick Trading, a proprietary trading firm that has been training and funding traders since 1997. We specialize in remote day trading and provide structured trading programs, funded accounts, and ongoing development for serious US-based traders.

Apply today and start building your funded trading career from Santa Clara, CA.