VP, Quantitative Developer - Risk Engineering

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

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.

• Be Selective To Be Effective.
• Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
• Disagree Transparently.
• Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are

The Risk Engineering team plays a critical role in supporting the Risk Management function across all lines of business at Galaxy, including proprietary trading, asset management, market making, among others. As the company expands its footprint in the Digital Assets market, our team is also growing in breadth and depth by developing new models, processes and applications, primarily using the Beacon Platform.

You will be joining a fast‑paced group of quants and engineers engaged in a broad range of projects, working closely with the Risk Management, Finance, Operations and Trading teams and other internal stakeholders, primarily in Cryptocurrencies but also the broader DeFi and Web 3.0 ecosystem as well as TradFi. In an entrepreneurial environment, you will leverage your experience across multiple ongoing initiatives, as well as create and drive your own and help shape the overall direction for the team and the businesses we serve.

As there are currently multiple open positions, candidates with different backgrounds, specific interests and levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Work on design, development and implementation of new and existing quantitative models, processes and applications.
• Work closely with risk, finance and business partners to understand their needs and architect appropriate solutions.
• Build, extend and maintain frameworks to ensure our systems are ever more resilient, efficient and adaptable in a fast‑changing market and a fast‑growing company.
• Work with the broader engineering team towards building world‑class enterprise solutions.
• Write and maintain high‑quality code and documentation and work with Model Risk Management to ensure it conforms to the high standards required in a regulated financial institution.
• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision‑making, and output quality in your day‑to‑day work.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in a Quant and/or Engineering role at a financial institution.
• Degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or another quantitative subject.
• Proficiency in Python required.
• Familiarity with Beacon Platform, SecDb, Athena or Quartz a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics to a diverse audience.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with Digital Assets and DeFi.
• Experience with SQL, relational, and non‑relational databases.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Flexible Time Off (paid).
• 3% 401(k) company contribution.
• Company‑paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents.
• Competitive family planning benefits for U.S. employees.
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry.
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues.
• Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace.

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

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $225,000 – $280,000 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Important: 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.