VP/Director, Quantitative Developer - Risk Engineering (TradFi)

Galaxy entertainment Corporation Limited
London
6 months ago
Applications closed

London

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 individualswhothrive in a culture of builders and overachieversandembrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.

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

Who You Are:

As a member of the Risk Engineering team, you will be joining a fast-paced group of quants and engineers engaged in a broad range of projects, working closely with the Risk Management, Finance, Treasury, Operations and Trading teams and other internal stakeholders, primarily in Cryptocurrencies and DeFi but also TradFi. In an entrepreneurial environment, you will leverage your experience across multiple ongoing initiatives as well as create and drive your own and help shape the overall direction for the team and the businesses we serve.

We are seeking a Senior Quant Developer with the right skills and experience to lead a key initiative to integrate TradFi portfolios into our existing systems and Risk applications.

What You’ll Do:

  • Work on design, development and implementation of new and existing quantitative models and processes for the management of TradFi assets which may include FX, Commodities, Rates, Equities and Credit products, as well as exotic derivatives.
  • Evaluate portfolio optimization, risk and stress frameworks for Macro portfolios on a standalone basis and in conjunction with Crypto instruments.
  • Develop calibration frameworks for yield curve construction, volatility surfaces, and correlation structures.
  • Work closely with risk, finance and business partners to understand their needs and architect appropriate solutions.
  • Write and maintain high-quality code and documentation and work with Model Risk Management to ensure it conforms to the high standards required in a regulated financial institution.
  • Mentor junior developers and quants, promoting best practices in software design and quantitative research.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 7+ years of experience in a Quant and / or Engineering role at an investment bank, hedge fund or asset manager, of which at least 5 focused on Fixed Income (Macro) and/or Equity products.
  • Experience with derivatives pricing models and related processes such as calibration of volatility surfaces.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or another quantitative subject.
  • Proficiency in Python required.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics to a diverse audience.

Bonus Points:

  • Familiarity with Beacon Platform, SecDb, Athena or Quartz a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with Digital Assets and DeFi.
  • Experience with SQL, relational, and non-relational database

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Employee Resource Groups

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

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 .

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