Are you a leader in quantitative development with a passion for crypto? Galaxy, a leader in digital assets and blockchain technology, is looking for a VP or Director to lead our Risk Engineering team. You will build the systems that manage risk for our trading and financial services. This is a top-level remote job for an experienced professional ready to shape the future of digital finance.
Your leadership will be critical to our success. You will guide a team of talented developers to create advanced risk models and tools. We need a strategic thinker with deep experience in coding, quantitative finance, and risk management. This is your chance to join a pioneering company and lead a key function in the fast-growing world of crypto.
📄 Job Description
📌 Requirements
- Extensive experience in quantitative development, preferably in finance.
- Strong programming skills in languages like Python, C++, or Rust.
- Deep understanding of financial risk models (e.g., VaR, stress testing).
- Proven experience leading and managing a team of developers.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strategic thinking.
- Experience with digital assets or crypto is a strong plus.
🚠️ What You Will Do
- Lead and mentor the Risk Engineering team.
- Design the architecture for our next-generation risk platform.
- Develop and implement risk models for crypto derivatives and lending.
- Work closely with trading desks to deliver tools that meet their needs.
- Promote best practices for software development and quantitative research.
🏢 About the Company
📝 How to Apply
Note: This is an official job opening at Galaxy. Always be careful and apply through trusted channels.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the scope of the leadership role? As a VP or Director, you will be responsible for the entire Risk Engineering team, including hiring, mentorship, and setting the technical roadmap for the group.
Q2: Is deep crypto experience required? While deep crypto experience is a plus, strong quantitative finance and risk management experience from traditional markets is highly valued and transferable.
Q3: What does the compensation package include? The salary range is $200,000 – $280,000 per year. The package also includes a performance-based bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
Q4: What is the team culture like? We have a collaborative and innovative culture. You will work with some of the brightest minds in both finance and technology to solve challenging problems.
