Associate/Vice President, Principal Trader
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:
We are looking for a Trading Associate/Vice President to join our Principal Trading team. You will be an active member in our Central Principal Risk division, working closely with senior management, focusing on execution, analysis, principal risk management, daily market research and portfolio construction. You will cover products including crypto, crypto derivatives, equity, equity derivatives, fixed income, futures, and commodities products. You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working closely with operations, legal and business stakeholders to solve complex problems.
This position is based in New York, NY and is fully in-office.
What You’ll Do:
- Work daily with portfolio managers and risk managers on best execution and position management.
- Actively monitor relevant market news across single name, industry, regulatory and political sources.
- Take informed opinions on existing risks and positions.
- Provide research and analysis on various crypto, equity and macro catalysts as well as propose original ideas.
- Work cross functionally with various internal stakeholders including Operations, FP&A, Central Treasury, Risk and Franchise to insure efficient and timely desk deliverables.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree from relevant US or Foreign University.
- 3+ years of relevant experience at a financial institution, focusing on equity markets, securities, or capital markets. Experience representing financial technology companies or financial services companies a plus.
- Experience in trading derivative securities on an institutional scale.
- Strong analysis background for evaluating securities and crypto tokens from a fundamental basis.
- Understanding of Bloomberg, market standard EMS/OMS Systems, settlement mechanisms, coding ability preferred.
- Personable, with ability to navigate team dynamics.
- Strong understanding of, or desire to become familiar with, U.S. securities laws and regulations (e.g., Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation NMS, Regulation ATS and FINRA rules).
- Structured, intellectually curious, agile, and able to balance risk with commercial priorities.
- Collaborative, with a proven ability to manage cross-functional relationships and work seamlessly with both internal and external stakeholders.
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
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.
Base Salary Range
$150,000 - $200,000 USD
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.
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