Junior Proprietary Trading Analyst

Who We Are: Galaxy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital assets firm is looking for a Junior Proprietary Trader to join their newly established Abu Dhabi office. This role combines discretionary trading and quantitative analysis, allowing the successful candidate to shape the regional trading presence. Responsibilities include supporting senior traders, developing trading strategies, and conducting quantitative research. Attractive compensation and a chance to learn about the Crypto industry are offered, in an entrepreneurial and diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions

Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

Qualifications

• At least 1 year trading or market making experience at a financial institution.
• Basic knowledge of derivatives.
• Demonstrated experience building or working with trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support senior traders in managing proprietary books across equity index and volatility products.
• Develop and enhance trading strategies with a focus on volatility.
• Perform quantitative research to identify new sources of alpha.

Skills

Trading experience

Data science skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

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.

• 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 seeking a Junior Proprietary Trader to join our newly established Abu Dhabi office. This is a foundational hire and an opportunity to help shape our regional trading presence. The role sits at the intersection of discretionary trading and quantitative analysis ideal for someone who combines strong market intuition with technical depth in data analysis modeling and systematic strategy development.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior traders to run and manage risk across crypto assets and global index products using both spot and non-linear derivative products as well as assist in developing new strategies and contribute to the ongoing buildout of our trading and pricing infrastructure.

3>What You’ll Do:

• Support senior traders in managing proprietary books across equity index and volatility products (options futures and structured derivatives)
• Develop and enhance trading strategies with a focus on volatility and relative value opportunities
• Build maintain and improve pricing risk management and trade analytics tools in Python and SQL
• Perform quantitative research to identify new sources of alpha and improve execution and hedging efficiency
• Assist in risk and scenario analysis to support portfolio management decisions
• Contribute to daily market color trade idea generation and cross-asset collaboration within the global macro and volatility teams
• Help shape infrastructure and data processes for the Abu Dhabi office as a first local analytical and trading hire

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 years trading or market making experience at a financial institution
• Basic knowledge of derivatives
• General understanding of financial plumbing across different asset classes
• Strong data science skills a plus (python database work concurrent processes parallel computation etc.)
• Experience implementing large language models into internal tools and processes a plus
• Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics Physics Computer Science Engineering or Finance
• Demonstrated experience building or working with trading infrastructure risk systems or pricing models
• Proactive and curious mindset with strong attention to detail and intellectual rigor
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to operate in a lean entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Smart entrepreneurial and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary depending on location.

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

Required Experience:

Junior IC