Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on 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:

The role of the VP of Risk Management will contribute significantly to our risk management efforts by identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks that could impact our portfolio. We are seeking an ideal candidate who can positively influence our risk management practices and help navigate market volatilities through a proactive and prudent approach. This position requires a deep understanding of traditional market risk principles as well as the unique challenges and opportunities presented by digital asset markets.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and implement a market/credit/liquidity risk management system, and actively participate in the formulation of rules and processes related to market/credit/liquidity risk.
  • Design and implement innovative quantitative strategies, models, and policies for market / credit risk management, focusing on identifying, measuring, and managing market-related risks such as interest rate, currency, equity, and commodity risks, while considering the unique aspects of digital assets, including volatility, liquidity, and regulatory factors.
  • Collaborate closely with the trading team to integrate risk management practices into the decision-making process, aligning with the fund's risk appetite and investment objectives.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and scenario analyses tailored to digital asset markets, evaluating the potential impact of market, regulatory, and technological changes on the portfolio.
  • Develop and oversee advanced risk analytics and modeling techniques specific to digital assets, enhancing risk measurement and reporting capabilities.
  • Stay up to date with digital asset market trends, regulatory developments, and risk management best practices to continuously refine our risk management framework.
  • Utilize on-chain information to enable data-driven decision-making and enhance risk management practices.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of systems to calculate risk metrics.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience in risk management or a related field within the finance/crypto industry.
  • Knowledge of or experience in market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.
  • Knowledge of financial products and crypto products.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical or quantitative discipline, with an advanced degree is preferred.
  • Detail-oriented, strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Python coding is required.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and bonus
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents 
  • Free virtual coaching sessions through Ginger
  • Free daily snacks in-office
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

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. 

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