Director, Environment Health and Safety

Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
 
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
 
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
 
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
 
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.

What We Value:

We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

• Seek Excellence.
• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are:

You are a strategic and operational leader with deep expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. With a proven track record in high-growth, industrial, or infrastructure-intensive environments, you are passionate about building world-class safety cultures and compliance systems from the ground up. You’re a hands-on collaborator, capable of working cross-functionally with construction, data center operations, legal, and executive leadership to proactively manage risk. You combine regulatory know-how with a commitment to innovation and excellence, ensuring Galaxy’s facilities and people are protected as we scale. You are results-driven, an effective communicator, and thrive in fast-paced environments where high standards are the norm.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive EHS strategy that aligns with Galaxy’s business objectives, operational footprint, and compliance obligations.
• Build and oversee safety programs, policies, training, and audit processes across all Galaxy data center campuses.
• Partner with site operations and construction teams to assess risks, implement mitigation measures, and ensure regulatory and internal compliance with OSHA, EPA, and relevant state/local agencies.
• Establish and track safety KPIs, deliver performance reporting, and lead root cause analyses of incidents, near-misses, and audits.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, education, and visible leadership, while fostering accountability at all levels.
• Manage external consultants, agencies, and contractors to support inspections, permits, environmental testing, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure EHS readiness during site acquisition, development, commissioning, and operational phases.
• Serve as Galaxy’s primary subject matter expert on all EHS matters, staying ahead of evolving laws, technologies, and best practices.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments across operations to identify hazards, analyze potential impacts, and implement preventive measures to minimize safety and environmental risks.
• Develop and implement EHS protocols and procedures specific to providing critical facility services.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in EHS leadership, ideally in construction, data center, utilities, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSP, CIH) a plus.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations and industry standards (e.g., NFPA, ANSI, ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Demonstrated success implementing safety management systems and influencing culture across multi-site operations.
• Deep understanding of risk assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA, JHA) and their application in dynamic industrial environments.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, evaluate data trends, and drive effective corrective actions.
• Ability to manage complex projects, synthesize technical details, and communicate risk clearly to executives and field teams alike.
• Experience building EHS functions from scratch in rapidly growing or startup environments strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly to domestic sites and occasional international locations as needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 
• Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.