Remote Equity Options Trader Jobs
Remote equity options trader jobs are open across proprietary trading firms, hedge funds, and fintech companies that run distributed desks, from junior traders learning options flow to senior traders running their own book. Employers hiring remotely right now include BlackRock, LBM Advantage, and EQT Corporation. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About the Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Centralized Trader & Portfolio Analyst to join our growing investment operations team.
This is a fully remote position supporting financial advisors across our organization, with a primary focus on securities trading, portfolio rebalancing, and investment analysis.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, comfortable working independently, and experienced in managing trading activity across multiple client accounts.
Prior hands-on experience with LPL Financial's ClientWorks Rebalancer is mandatory. We're looking for someone who already understands the platform and can hit the ground running.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical and analytical side of wealth management and wants to play an important role in supporting a growing national advisory firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute and oversee daily trading activity across client accounts, predominantly relating to custom model portfolio rebalances, tax-loos harvesting, and occassional ETF and mutual funds review and selection.
- Manage portfolio rebalancing using LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer, ensuring trades are executed accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor client portfolios for allocation drift, cash balances, investment restrictions, and rebalancing opportunities.
- Analyze portfolio allocations, holdings, performance, and risk exposures to help support investment decisions.
- Work closely with financial advisors to implement portfolio changes, investment strategies, and model updates.
- Assist with portfolio transitions, cash management, and the investment of new client assets.
- Review trade activity for accuracy and help resolve trading discrepancies or operational issues.
- Coordinate with custodians, trading platforms, and internal teams to ensure smooth execution and settlement.
- Identify opportunities to improve trading workflows, operational efficiencies, and portfolio management processes.
- Maintain accurate records and follow established trading procedures and compliance requirements.
- Support the continued development and expansion of Perennial's centralized trading capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in securities trading, portfolio rebalancing, investment operations, or a closely related role within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer. This is a firm requirement and candidates without this experience will not be considered.
- Active FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses, or qualifying equivalent registrations where applicable.
- Strong understanding of investment products, including stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income.
- Experience with portfolio allocation, trading workflows, and rebalancing methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial services technology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting multiple financial advisors within an independent RIA, hybrid RIA, or broker-dealer.
- Familiarity with additional custodial platforms, particularly LPL, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
- Experience with portfolio management and rebalancing systems such as iRebal or Orion.
- Experience with model portfolio implementation, tax-aware trading, and portfolio transition management.
- Familiarity with investment performance reporting and portfolio analytics.
- Experience helping improve or scale centralized trading operations.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain talented professionals.
- Annual base salary depending on qualifications and experience.
- Eligibility for a discretionary performance-based bonus.
- Fully remote work environment.
- Benefits and paid time off in accordance with company policies and eligibility requirements.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment within a growing national organization.
About Perennial Financial Services
Perennial Financial Services is a nationally recognized, independent wealth management firm serving individuals, families, and businesses across the country. Founded in 2004, we've grown into a multibillion-dollar organization supporting more than 50 financial advisors across multiple states.
Our success has been built around a simple philosophy: provide advisors with the independence to run their businesses while giving them the technology, resources, and support they need to thrive.
We're proud of our collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and commitment to doing what's right for our clients and advisors. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented professionals who want to contribute to that success and help us build an even stronger organization.
Why Join Perennial?
At Perennial, we believe our people are one of our greatest assets.
We're large enough to provide meaningful resources, sophisticated technology, and opportunities for professional growth, but still small enough that individual contributions make a real difference.
You'll have the opportunity to work directly with experienced financial professionals, contribute to the continued development of our trading operations, and help support a firm that's constantly looking for ways to improve.
We value initiative, accountability, collaboration, and people who take pride in their work. If you're someone who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and being part of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief overview of your experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer, including how you've used the platform in your current or previous roles.
Please note: Prior hands-on experience with LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer and the required securities licenses are mandatory for consideration.
Perennial Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- professional securities trading or portfolio rebalancing: 3 years (Preferred)
- direct, hands-on experience using LPL ClientWorks Rebalancer: 1 year (Required)
- working with an RIA, hybrid RIA, or broker-dealer: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote equity options trader jobs.
- Proficiency with options pricing models including Black-Scholes and volatility surface construction
- Series 7 and Series 57 licenses or willingness to obtain them
- Experience trading equity derivatives or listed options in a live market environment
- Strong quantitative skills in Python, C++, or MATLAB for strategy development and analysis
- Deep understanding of options greeks and their practical application to risk management
- Bachelor's degree in mathematics, finance, engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative field
Tips for Your Remote Equity Options Trader Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote equity options trader openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your strategy and experience level and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Document your trading performance explicitly
Remote employers can't observe you at a desk, so bring a performance summary showing your options strategies, win rate, average risk-reward, and drawdown management. Concrete numbers replace the credibility signals that come from in-office visibility.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote trading desks run on written updates, Slack threads, and async risk reports. Write crisp, structured messages in every application touchpoint, from your cover note to follow-up emails, to signal you can communicate trade rationale clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Build your remote trading environment before interviews
Remote employers ask about your setup early. Know your platform redundancy plan, your data feed backup, and your latency situation. Traders who can describe a reliable, professional home trading environment before being asked remove a common hesitation for remote hiring managers.
Remote Equity Options Trader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote equity options trader job?
Target remote-first proprietary trading firms, fintech trading platforms, and hedge funds with distributed teams, as these employers are most open to hiring equity options traders off-site. Remote screens focus heavily on your ability to manage positions independently, communicate trade rationale clearly in writing, and stay disciplined without a physical desk environment. Strong proficiency in options pricing models, real-time risk management, and platforms like Thinkorswim or Bloomberg gives you a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote equity options traders?
Remote equity options trader roles are posted by BlackRock, LBM Advantage, and EQT Corporation and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first proprietary trading firms, fintech companies with distributed trading operations, and smaller hedge funds that prioritize performance over physical presence.
Can you get a remote equity options trader job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level equity options trader roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage risk and make decisions independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Your strongest path in is through simulated trading accounts with documented performance, options-focused coursework or certifications, and applying to remote-friendly prop firms that run structured training programs for new traders.
Do you need a degree for remote equity options trader jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated trading performance, options market knowledge, and familiarity with risk management software more heavily than a specific diploma. A finance, math, or economics degree can open doors at larger firms, but documented results from paper trading, real accounts, or proprietary firm evaluations carry significant weight across most remote hiring processes.
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