Equity & Options Trader in Itasca, Midwest
Itasca, IL
Maverick Trading
Become a Maverick trader in Itasca. Real firm capital, professional training, and a 65–90% profit split. CT-aligned — same time zone as the CME.
Maverick Trading is hiring a fully remote Equity & Options Trader open to applicants in Itasca, IL. We are a proprietary trading firm with 25+ years of experience training and funding professional traders, and we allocate firm capital to disciplined candidates who can demonstrate consistency and risk discipline.
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.
The Role, Day to Day
- Trade equities and options within defined risk parameters
- Follow a structured, rules-based risk management approach
- Build consistency and scale capital based on performance
Who We Fund
- Trading experience preferred (equities and/or options)
- Strong risk discipline and consistency mindset
- Independent decision-making and accountability
From Midwest
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.
Local time zone: Central Time (CT). Trade US markets from your local time — the NYSE opens at 8:30am Central and closes mid-afternoon.
The Midwest Edge
Illinois — and specifically Chicago — is the global capital of derivatives trading. The CME, CBOE, and the cluster of prop firms in the West Loop make this the city with the highest density of professional traders per capita outside Manhattan. Central Time alignment with the CME is the natural fit.
How Maverick Funds You
- Trade firm capital
- Performance-based scaling
- Profit split: 65%–90%
- Remote flexibility (U.S. applicants)
How the Remote Setup Works
Remote work at Maverick is not a perk — it is the structural model. The firm was built around remote traders from the start, the technology stack assumes a distributed team, and the support infrastructure (mentorship, risk oversight, training) is delivered remotely by design.
The Case for 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.
About Maverick Trading
We are not a challenge firm. We are not selling “evaluations.” Maverick Trading is built for traders seeking professional structure, capital, and long-term development.