Proprietary US Equities Trader
No salary listed
Mid
New York, NY, USA
Remote
Finance & BankingSales & Trading
About the job
Requirements
- Equity proprietary traders must be registered and licensed with the broker-dealer and hold an active Series 7 and one of Series 55, 56, or 57.
- Retail pattern day traders must maintain a balance of $25,000 USD to continue actively trading.
Responsibilities
- Trade U.S. equity markets using technical analysis to develop trading strategies.
- Use multiple time frames and position, swing, and intraday trading styles to maximize returns based on market conditions.
Desired Qualifications
- Buying power is based on experience and performance, with intraday buying power given as an example of 50:1.
- Opportunity to trade firm capital is based on past experience and track record.
- Access to high-frequency and black-box infrastructure.
- Use the firm’s internal execution platform, GrayBox, which is customizable upon trader request.
- Remote trading is available.
- The firm can provide Series 57 exam sponsorship to qualified candidates.
About the company
Hold Brothers Capital, LLC is a direct-access trading firm that specializes in U.S. equities. It provides a proprietary trading platform and API for rapid order entry and in-house order-flow controls to protect client trades, while offering fast executions and detailed reporting. Compared with others, it emphasizes in-house technology, strict access control, and support to maintain trade integrity. The goal is to help traders be more efficient and successful by delivering reliable technology, service, and a trustworthy trading environment.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- April 13, 2026 SEC filings show active operations and continued regulatory upkeep.
- The Industry Spread reported December 2025 net capital of $3.07 million, above minimums.
- A January 13, 2026 commercial lawsuit shows ongoing business activity, not stalled operations.
What critics are saying
- The 2026 SEC FOCUS amendment signals reporting issues; compliance failures destroy trust fast.
- BrokerCheck shows three regulatory disclosures and $65,000 in CBOE fines, tarnishing credibility.
- A 2012 SEC enforcement history still hangs over the brand, making future scrutiny likely.
What makes Hold Brothers unique
- Hold Brothers runs a self-clearing direct-access equities desk, not a challenge-fee prop shop.
- It monetizes active traders through a $30,000 funded account model and trading fees.
- Its FINRA membership and SEC reporting infrastructure create legitimacy for licensed US equity traders.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Remote Work Options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave