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A Prop Trader, or Proprietary Trader, is a financial professional who trades stocks, currencies, commodities, or other financial instruments using a firm's capital instead of client funds. They aim to generate profits for the firm by executing trades based on market analysis, strategies, and risk management techniques. Prop traders often receive a share of the profits they generate as compensation. They typically work in fast-paced environments and use advanced trading tools and technology. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, discipline, and the ability to manage risk effectively.

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Prop traders, or proprietary traders, typically earn a base salary plus a share of the profits they generate, with total compensation often ranging from $50,000 to over $500,000 annually depending on experience, skill, and trading performance. Successful traders who consistently generate high returns can earn significantly more, especially in firms that offer profit-sharing and performance bonuses.

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A typical day for a Prop Trader starts with market research and pre-market analysis to inform trading strategies, followed by actively monitoring global financial markets and executing trades throughout the trading session. The role often involves analyzing price movements, modeling potential trades, and adjusting positions in real time to maximize profitability while managing risk. Prop Traders may collaborate with other traders or risk managers to share insights and refine strategies, but are usually responsible for their own trading book. After market close, they review trade performance, document their activities, and fine-tune their strategies for the next day.

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Proprietary US Equities Trader/Active

Hold Brothers

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$25K/mo

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

About the Job:

Hold Brothers Capital, LLC, is a FINRA Registered, SEC, Self-Clearing Broker Dealer. We strive to be a complete destination for traders looking to maximize their performance in today's financial markets. We trade the US Equity Markets only. Our proprietary traders focus primarily on technical analysis to develop their trading strategies. By utilizing multiple time-frames, our traders exercise position, swing, and intraday trading styles to maximize returns based on market conditions. We aim to help traders become successful by providing premier technology, and a highly professional, value added environment.

Requirements

Competitive Advantages Include:

  • Buying power based on experience and performance. Example: 50/1 Intra-Day
  • Opportunity to Trade Firm Capital based on past experience/track record
  • Our Cost and Fee Structures are the Best in the Business
  • Access to High frequency, and Black Box infrastructures
  • Use of our own internal execution platform (GrayBox) Built by traders, and in-house developers. Also highly customizable upon trader request.
  • First class, in-house tech support, and connectivity
  • Remote trading available
  • Self-Clearing Capabilities (which will reduce monthly costs to the Traders)
  • Equity "Prop" Traders with Hold Brothers Capital LLC, are required to be registered, and licensed with our broker-dealer in order to trade at the firm. Either, an active Series 7 and Series 55, Series 56, or 57 are required. We can provide Series 57 exam sponsorship to qualified candidates. Retail "Pattern Day Traders" are not required to be registered, and licensed with our broker-dealer. They must maintain a balance of $25,000 USD in order to continue actively trading.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off
  • Highly Competitive (Up to 99%) Monthly Payout based on Performance.
  • You can get paid twice within a month. (We are the only firm that offers Bi-Weekly Payments.)

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