Trading Operations Associate
atGalaxy
Jul 22
Galaxy is a forward-thinking financial services firm with a strong presence in key global financial hubs, including Hong Kong, London, New York, and The Bahamas. Specializing in derivatives trading, Galaxy places a significant emphasis on digital assets and the cryptocurrency market. The company is committed to leveraging quantitative analysis, risk management, and innovative trading strategies to enhance profitability and expand its market-leading franchise.
The team at Galaxy is composed of highly skilled professionals with a deep understanding of financial markets and cutting-edge technologies. Employees at Galaxy enjoy competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health and protective benefits, and opportunities for continual learning and professional development in the rapidly evolving crypto industry. The company's dynamic and collaborative culture ensures a supportive environment where entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork are highly valued.
Who You Are:
You are an experienced trading and investment operations support professional with a passion for cryptocurrency and digital assets. You have at least 3 years of experience in middle/back office trading support at a financial institution, hedge fund or administrator, and want to leverage this experience to provide support to Galaxy’s trading and investment operations.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide full support to Galaxy Asset Management’s trading and investment operations
- Work in a fast-paced trading environment with daily interaction across multiple business units (Trading, Operations, Finance, Risk, Client Service, Product Development, Engineering)
- Manage all aspects of the trade lifecycle, including trade capture, settlement, and reporting across various asset classes
- Perform daily trade, position, and cash reconciliations and break resolution
- Implement operational procedures and systems for newly launching strategies, ensuring processes are fully documented, tested and adequately supported
- Identify operational control gaps in existing processes and suggest process improvements
- Lead service provider onboardings including trading counterparties, custodians, and banks
- Assist with due diligence questionnaires related to operational matters
What We’re Looking For:
- At least 3 to 5 years middle office experience
- Expertise in the trade life cycle of various financial products
- Experience covering trade settlements, fail control, reconciliation of trade discrepancies, and client servicing
- Knowledge of accounting and reconciliation systems
- Self-starter with an ability to lead projects from start to finish, and a strong desire to make processes more efficient
- An outgoing individual with a strong work ethic and a great attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment and multitask
- Able to work effectively in a team environment with good communication skills
- General knowledge of digital assets and blockchain technology
Bonus Points:
- Experience working directly with derivative products including futures and options
- Quantitative background; experience with risk management
- Experience with programming (ex. VBA, Python) and/or scripting
What We Offer:
- 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 through Ginger
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
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