Equity/Options Trader - Remote | Chicago, IL, USA | Remote

Job Title: Equity/Options Trader - Remote | Flexible Schedule | Trade Firm Capital Company: Maverick Trading Location: Remote (U.S. or Canada) Employment Type: Independent Contractor | Part-Time or Full-Time Looking for more control over your time, your income-and your future? At Maverick Trading, we provide traders with firm capital, professional-level support, and the flexibility to trade on their terms. Whether you're looking to supplement your current income part-time, launch a full-time trading career, or transition gradually from one to the other, we offer the structure and resources to make it possible. We're currently seeking Equity and Options Traders who want to trade at a high level-whether that means part-time alongside a career, full-time from day one, or building up to full-time as you grow. What We Offer • Capital Allocation - Trade the firm's capital and earn performance-based payouts up to 90% • Flexible Commitment - Trade part-time, full-time, or transition gradually as your profitability grows • Remote Setup - Work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection • Professional Tools - Proven strategies, risk protocols, coaching, and a supportive trader community • Growth Opportunity - Climb through our trader development program and gain access to larger capital and better profit splits Who This Is Ideal For ✅ Working professionals who want to trade on the side-without quitting their job ✅ Full-time traders seeking capital, structure, and risk management ✅ Serious part-time traders who want to stay part-time but trade at a professional level ✅ Career switchers who want to test the waters before going all in What You Need to Bring • Experience or passion for trading equities and/or options (live or paper trading) • A commitment to follow structured strategies and risk parameters • The discipline to treat trading like a business This is a performance-based opportunity. There is no salary. Traders earn based on profitability using firm capital. If you're ready to trade with purpose-on your terms-apply now to see if Maverick Trading is the right home for your next chapter. Apply tot his job

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