Associate/VP, Risk Management - Derivs

Job Description

Galaxy is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join their risk management team. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of derivatives and prior work experience in risk management. This role involves collaborating with portfolio managers and traders on portfolio construction, investment and risk analysis, and ensuring that the CRO and senior management are well-informed of the risks.Specifically, the Risk Manager will:

• Collaborate with the CRO and Risk managers to establish a risk management framework for Galaxy's Trading businesses.
• Identify, measure, and manage financial and non-financial risks across Galaxy’s multiple business lines.
• Leverage on-chain information to enable data-driven decision making and risk management.
• Build tools to extract information from DeFi protocols.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of systems to calculate risk metrics.
• Communicate with risk takers to assess positions and volatility.
• Produce risk reports for risk takers, risk managers, and senior management.
• Analyze, assess, visualize, and report risks to the CRO and senior management.
• Monitor risks across multiple time zones.

Requirements for the role include:

• 6+ years of experience in finance or development.
• Deep knowledge of Derivatives.
• Knowledge of Digital Assets and DeFi (strongly preferred).
• A degree in finance, computer science, or another quantitative subject.
• Experience in Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Good communication skills and critical thinking abilities.

Galaxy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus.
• Flexible Time Off (paid).
• 3% 401(k) company contribution.
• Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents.
• Generous paid Parental Leave.
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger.