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Galaxy

Manages institutional crypto funds and assets

Quantitative Trader - Associate/VP, Onchain Trading

Quantitative Trading / Algorithm DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 2–5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development.
  • Have solid Python programming skills, including experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools.
  • Have a deep contract-level understanding of DeFi protocol mechanics, including automated market makers such as Uniswap, Curve, and Orca; lending markets such as Aave and Morpho; and other protocols.
  • Understand blockchain infrastructure and on-chain data.
  • Have a degree in a quantitative field, such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Physics.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms for the on-chain 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 automated market makers, 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.
  • Assist in designing and negotiating custom liquidity provision agreements with protocols, decentralized autonomous organizations, and ecosystem funds.
  • Support the structuring of incentive arrangements, token agreements, and liquidity mining programs.
  • Track performance against agreed terms and contribute to counterparty reporting.
  • Adopt and champion the thoughtful use of artificial intelligence to improve team performance and business outcomes.
  • Use artificial intelligence tools, including generative AI, automation platforms, and data copilots, to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in day-to-day work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Be interested in exploring and working with new technologies.

About the Company

Galaxy

Manages institutional crypto funds and assets

Galaxy targets institutional clients by offering secure access to digital assets through institutional-grade passive and active investment funds, plus end-to-end solutions that avoid third-party custody. Passive funds provide exposure to the digital economy, while active funds are managed by crypto experts to optimize returns; fees come from assets under management. The company differentiates itself with a focus on institutions, secure custody-lite infrastructure, and partnerships for trusted research and education. Its goal is to deliver secure, reliable, and professionally managed investment solutions for the cryptocurrency market.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2018

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