Trading & Risk Solutions

Posted:
12/5/2024, 6:33:21 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Product

Who We Are:

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across three complementary operating businesses: Global Markets, Asset Management, and Digital Infrastructure Solutions. Our offerings include, amongst others, trading, lending, strategic advisory services, institutional-grade investment solutions across passive, active and venture strategies, proprietary bitcoin mining and hosting services, network validator services, and the development of enterprise custodial technology. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with global offices across North America, Europe and Asia.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on 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.

Who You Are:

We are looking for a trading product manager with 7+ years of experience in trading, structuring, and product management. Derivatives related experience a must. At Galaxy, Product is a front office role and you are responsible for delivering solutions that positively impact revenue through increased business, cost savings and better risk management.

Across 4 components that comprise a trading infrastructure, booking/recon, risk/pnl, pricing, and execution, this role will be primarily responsible for initiatives in front office risk and pricing, as well as booking. The ideal candidate will combine true product management skills and experience with domain expertise in derivatives and spot crypto trading to leverage Galaxy’s broad sales and trading franchise and leading market position.

What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and manage the user journey for stakeholders
  • Collaborate closely with our tech and trading teams in developing tools for pricing and booking derivatives (trading experience as a ‘user’ a strong plus)
    • Analyze pricing features, shortcuts for trader usability
    • Assess accuracy of output
    • Understand trading needs for tactical updates and liaise with the tech team to anticipate solutions
  • Collaborate closely with our tech and trading teams for our front office risk solutions (trading experience as a ‘user’ a strong plus)
    • Analyze risk migrations into our vendor risk system for accuracy and usability
    • Understand how our pricing systems integrate with our portfolio management systems to provide better trader solutions
    • Anticipate new risk views and metrics to improve user experience
  • Collaborate closely with our tech and sales teams in developing new client facing derivatives solutions (trading or structuring experience a strong plus)
    • Analyze our internal trading/derivatives stack for tools that can be developed into client offerings.
    • Work with sales understanding client demand and how to turn this into achievable, marketable solutions
    • Work with our trading team to develop pricing, termsheets and offerings.
    • Work with our tech teams in development of low touch solutions
    • Worth with marketing on product education and engagement
  • Engaging on the above with our high touch and low touch spot trading teams as needed by the business.
  • Conduct comprehensive market research to stay updated with the latest trends and practices in trading and derivatives.
  • Assist in managing the product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market needs.
  • Analyze and interpret complex data to inform product development strategies.
  • Liaise with various stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, ensuring product efficacy and relevance.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in trading, derivatives structuring, and product management ideally in traditional finance or cryptocurrency domains. 
  • Technical background, especially in risk management software or tools, is highly advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure. 

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 Headspace 
  • 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.

The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.

Base Salary Range
$175,000$250,000 USD

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 [email protected].