atGalaxy

Apr 04

Posted by Galaxy
Apr 04, 2024

Who You Are:

The Risk Engineering team plays a critical role in supporting the Risk Management function across all lines of business at Galaxy, including proprietary trading, asset management, market making, among others. As the company expands its footprint in the Digital Assets market, our team is also growing in breadth and depth by developing new models, processes and applications, primarily using the Beacon Platform.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, Operations and Trading teams and other internal stakeholders, primarily in Cryptocurrencies but also the broader DeFi and Web 3.0 ecosystem as well as 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.As there are currently multiple open positions, candidates with different backgrounds, specific interests and levels of experience are encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do:

Work on design, development and implementation of new and existing quantitative models, processes and applications
Work closely with risk, finance and business partners to understand their needs and architect appropriate solutions
Build, extend and maintain frameworks to ensure our systems are ever more resilient, efficient and adaptable in a fast-changing market and a fast-growing company
Work with the broader engineering team towards building world-class enterprise 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

What We’re Looking For:

5+ years of experience in a Quant and / or Engineering role at a financial institution
Degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or another quantitative subject
Proficiency in Python required
Familiarity with Beacon Platform, SecDb, Athena or Quartz a strong plus
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics to a diverse audience

Bonus Points:

Familiarity with Digital Assets and DeFi
Experience with SQL, relational, and non-relational databases

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary, bonus, and equity compensation
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