Quantitative Trader (Associate/VP) - Onchain Trading

Galaxy•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Galaxy is seeking a talented Quantitative Trader to join their Onchain Trading team. This role is technically deep and requires high ownership, operating at the intersection of algorithmic strategy, decentralized finance, and protocol-level market structure. The successful candidate will be involved in the full trading lifecycle, including building risk infrastructure, designing strategies, managing protocol relationships, and structuring liquidity agreements.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development.
Solid Python programming skills, with experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools.
Keen interest in exploring and working with new technologies.
Deep contract-level knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics — AMMs (Uniswap, Curve, Orca), lending markets (Aave, Morpho), and other protocols.
Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and on-chain data.
Degree in a quantitative field – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms for the onchain curator program.
Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing, exposure management, and drawdown controls across DeFi protocols.
Support real-time portfolio risk tracking across chains and venues.
Design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols, including AMMs, lending markets, perpetuals, and structured products.
Identify and exploit structural inefficiencies in on-chain markets, liquidity pools, and token incentive mechanisms.
Iterate on live strategies based on on-chain data, protocol changes, and market microstructure developments.
Monitor deployed strategies and manage operational incidents across multiple blockchains.
Assist in the design and negotiation of custom liquidity provision agreements with protocols, DAOs, and ecosystem funds.
Support structuring of incentive arrangements, token agreements, and liquidity mining programs.
Track performance against agreed terms and contribute to counterparty reporting.
Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in day-to-day work.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
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
Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
Employee Resource Groups
Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace