Analyst, Risk Management - Trading

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 offices 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 Analyst of Risk Management will contribute significantly to our risk management efforts by identifying, quantifying, 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 and the unique challenges and opportunities of digital asset markets, as well as the best way to implement and quantify each.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and implement a market/liquidity risk management system, and actively participate in the formulation of rules and processes related to market/liquidity risk.
• Design and implement innovative quantitative strategies, models, and policies for market 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:

• 1+ years of experience in risk management or a related field within the finance/crypto industry.
• 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