Quantitative Trader (Associate/VP) - Onchain Trading

Galaxy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

Flexible time off (paid)

3% 401(k) company contribution

Company-paid health benefits

Competitive family planning benefits

Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry

Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches

Employee Resource Groups

Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

Job summary

Galaxy, a leader in digital assets, is looking for a Quantitative Trader (Associate/VP) to join their Onchain Trading team based in New York, NY. The role requires 2-5 years of quantitative trading experience.

You'll be involved in building risk monitoring systems, contributing to strategies for decentralized finance, and leveraging AI tools. This role offers competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements, emphasizing a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development.
• Solid Python programming skills, keen interest in exploring new technologies.
• Deep knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics and blockchain infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain risk monitoring systems for the onchain curator program.
• Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing and exposure management.
• Design and operate trading strategies across DeFi protocols.

Skills

Quantitative trading

Python programming

DeFi protocol knowledge

Algorithmic development

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Quantitative Trader (Associate/VP) - Onchain Trading

New York, NY

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.

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

Who You Are

We are looking for a talented Quantitative Trader to join our Onchain Trading team. This is a technically deep, high‑ownership role at the intersection of algorithmic strategy, decentralized finance, and protocol-level market structure. You will contribute across the full trading lifecycle — from building risk infrastructure and designing strategies to managing protocol relationships and structuring liquidity agreements.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms for our onchain curator program.
• Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing, exposure management, and drawdown controls across DeFi protocols.
• Support real‑time portfolio risk tracking across chains and venues.
• Design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols, including AMMs, lending markets, perpetuals, and structured products.
• Identify and exploit structural inefficiencies in on‑chain markets, liquidity pools, and token incentive mechanisms.
• Iterate on live strategies based on on‑chain data, protocol changes, and market microstructure developments.
• Monitor deployed strategies and manage operational incidents across multiple blockchains.

Liquidity Agreements

• Assist in the design and negotiation of custom liquidity provision agreements with protocols, DAOs, and ecosystem funds.
• Support structuring of incentive arrangements, token agreements, and liquidity mining programs.
• Track performance against agreed terms and contribute to counterparty reporting.

AI Implementation

• Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
• Leverage AI tools (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

• 2‑5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development.
• Solid Python programming skills, with experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools. Keen interest in exploring and working with new technologies.
• Deep contract‑level knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics — AMMs (Uniswap, Curve, Orca), lending markets (Aave, Morpho), and other protocols.
• Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and on‑chain data.
• Degree in a quantitative field – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.

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 US 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.

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 [e-mail].