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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 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.

About the Galaxy Summer Internship Program: 

The Galaxy NYC Summer Internship Program is an immersive and exciting, nine-week experience taking place on-site in our New York HQ office. During the nine weeks, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience on our Strategic Opportunities team. In addition to learning on the job, Galaxy interns participate in professional development programming, fun social events, and networking opportunities with senior leaders. 

Program Dates: June 8th – August 7th, 2026

• Become one of Galaxy’s technical and strategic experts on blockchain infrastructure and on-chain protocols, including DeFi, Staking and Tokenization.
• Work across Galaxy’s infrastructure business, liaising with the Staking, DeFi, Tokenization and GK8 teams.
• Support the development of a blockchain infrastructure-focused operating business with a full suite of products, with a focus on creating net new products and processes.
• Learn about products associated with blockchain infrastructure services and assist in tactical Galaxy-wide “special situations” (across derivatives, credit, asset management, etc.)
• Summarize research findings and propose new products and services in a clear, concise manner.

• Interest in and knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem
• Critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Strong emotional intelligence and a comfort level communicating with others
• Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit
• Self-directed, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative research workflow
• Comfort working across multiple workstreams and teams, in a whitespace environment
• Demonstrated interest in building on-chain personal projects in areas like:
  • Defi
  • Prop AMMs
  • Tokenization
  • And Consumer Crypto Applications
• Strongly preferred:
  • Pursuing an degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, economics or engineering.
  • Strong Interest in AI and Agentic Workflows
  • Smart contract proficiency: Solidity, Rust, etc.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Undergraduate or master’s students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
• Eligible master’s students must have fewer than two years of relevant, full-time work experience
• Students enrolled in PhD, MBA, or JD programs are not eligible to apply.

Interns are classified as non-exempt employees and will be paid a rate of $55/hr.

Here are some of the industry-leading benefits of interning at Galaxy:

• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks and weekly lunches
• Smart, entrepreneurial and fun colleagues 
• Employee Resource Groups

*Benefits may vary based on location. 

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