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Senior Volatility and Options Strategist

Galaxy
New York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Feb 2026
💰 $250,000/yr($200,000/yr$250,000/yr)

About the role

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

You are a seasoned volatility and options specialist with a proven track record of generating alpha across complex derivatives markets. You bring deep theoretical expertise paired with hands-on trading experience, and you thrive in environments where intellectual rigor, speed, and risk discipline matter. You are equally comfortable operating in traditional equity options markets and crypto-native derivatives venues, and you are motivated by solving challenging problems at the intersection of market structure, volatility, and innovation.

 What You’ll Do

  • Lead volatility and options research and trading initiatives focused on alpha generation and risk mitigation across equity and crypto markets
  • Analyze, price, and trade options and volatility products across spot, futures, and options markets
  • Identify and capitalize on cross-market dislocations between spot, futures, and options across asset classes
  • Design, structure, and manage complex options strategies, including hedging and volatility positioning
  • Partner closely with trading, risk, and technology teams to implement and scale strategies
  • Monitor volatility surfaces, Greeks, and market microstructure to inform real-time trading decisions
  • Contribute to the evolution of Galaxy’s derivatives and volatility capabilities as markets and products mature

 What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in options trading, volatility research, or derivatives strategy
  • Demonstrated ability to generate alpha through active options and volatility trading
  • Deep understanding of options theory, including Greeks, volatility surfaces, hedging dynamics, and market microstructure
  • Experience trading or structuring strategies in equity options markets
  • Exposure to crypto derivatives, including options and futures
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate theory into executable trading strategies
  • Ability to operate in fast-moving, high-performance trading environments

Bonus Points

  • Experience designing systematic or semi-systematic options or volatility strategies
  • Familiarity with DeFi derivatives, structured crypto products, or crypto-native volatility instruments
  • Experience working across both regulated financial markets and emerging digital asset venues

What We Offer (US):

  • 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 th

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