Quantitative Trader (Associate/VP) - Onchain Trading

New York, NY. Posted 5 months ago

The role

This person will design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols. They will build risk monitoring systems and manage liquidity agreements.

What you will do

Build and maintain risk monitoring systems and capital allocation algorithms
Contribute to quantitative frameworks for position sizing and exposure management
Support real-time portfolio risk tracking across chains and venues
Design and operate bespoke trading strategies across DeFi protocols
Identify and exploit structural inefficiencies in on-chain markets
Iterate on live strategies based on on-chain data and market microstructure
Monitor deployed strategies and manage operational incidents
Assist in the design and negotiation of custom liquidity provision agreements
Support structuring of incentive arrangements and liquidity mining programs
Leverage AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making

Required qualifications

2–5 years of experience in quantitative trading, systematic strategy research, or algorithmic development
Solid Python programming skills
Experience building data pipelines, backtests, or trading tools
Deep contract-level knowledge of DeFi protocol mechanics
Understanding of blockchain infrastructure and on-chain data
Degree in a quantitative field – Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, etc.

Nice to have

Keen interest in exploring and working with new technologies

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
Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
Employee Resource Groups
Free coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace

About the company

Galaxy Digital Inc. is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. It delivers onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets.