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Funded Forex Trader — New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LARemote / ContractPosted: 2026-05-13

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Maverick Currencies is hiring a Funded Forex Trader based in New Orleans, LA. This is a remote, performance-based opportunity — we fund qualified US traders with up to $400,000 in firm capital and split profits 60% to 90% depending on performance tier.

Why New Orleans, LA

New Orleans-based traders share one of the cleanest setups in the country. Central time puts the London/New York overlap — the highest-volume window in forex — squarely in mid-morning local, which is one of the cleanest schedules the market offers. What you bring is the discipline; the location quietly takes care of the rest.

Louisiana traders in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette work Central time, catching the London close and New York open in mid-morning. With a low cost of living and a strong cultural identity, the state offers an unusual mix of trading discipline and quality of life.

What You'll Do

  • Trade Forex and Crypto markets on firm capital, not your own
  • Execute rule-based systems with discipline and consistency
  • Apply strict, position-level risk management on every trade
  • Maintain a trade journal and review performance regularly
  • Engage with coaches and the broader trader community

Who Thrives Here

  • Coachable: willing to follow a system before improvising on it
  • Aligned with a performance-based pay model (no salary, no hourly)
  • US resident with a workable home office setup
  • Long-term mindset — focused on building a craft over years, not weeks

What We Provide

  • Funded trading accounts with scaling paths up to $400,000
  • Structured education on Forex/Crypto and risk management
  • Coaching, performance feedback, and an active trader community
  • Profit splits ranging from 60% to 90% based on performance tier

Compensation & Capital Disclosure

Pay is structured as a profit split on trading returns, not a salary. Profitable traders typically retain 60% to 90% of the gains they generate, with annual earnings landing between $50,000 and $200,000+ for those who maintain consistency. Traders who do not produce profitable results do not generate earnings under this model — it is a performance-based role in the most direct sense.

Common Questions

Q: Can I keep my day job while I'm in the program?

A: Yes — the program is structured to accommodate working professionals. Most successful candidates trade part-time during the qualification phase and transition into full-time trading once they're funded and consistent.

Q: Do I get tax forms?

A: Yes. Funded traders are paid as independent contractors and receive a 1099 at year-end. We don't withhold taxes; you handle your own quarterly estimates and self-employment filings, which is standard for contract trading roles.

About Maverick Currencies

Maverick Currencies, the Forex and Crypto division of Maverick Trading, has been part of the US prop trading landscape since 1997. We build careers, not gigs — that means structured training, real firm capital, and a coaching relationship that lasts longer than a single account evaluation.

Apply today and start building your funded trading career from New Orleans, LA.

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Funded Forex Trader — New Orleans, LA | Maverick Currencies