Associate, Volatility and Options Strategist

1 hour, 51 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Galaxy

Galaxy

Galaxy is a leading financial services firm in digital assets and blockchain, providing a full range of solutions to institutions and clients worldwide.

Capital Markets
251-1K
Founded 2018
$505M raised

Description

  • Assist with volatility and options research and trading initiatives focused on alpha generation and risk mitigation across equity and crypto markets.
  • Analyze, price, and trade options and volatility products across spot, futures, and options markets.
  • Identify and capitalize on cross-market dislocations between spot, futures, and options across asset classes.
  • Design, structure, and manage complex options strategies, including hedging and volatility positioning.
  • Partner closely with trading, risk, and technology teams to implement and scale strategies.
  • Monitor volatility surfaces, Greeks, and market microstructure to inform real-time trading decisions.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Galaxy’s derivatives and volatility capabilities as markets and products mature.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in options trading, volatility research, or derivatives strategy.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate alpha through active options and volatility trading.
  • Deep understanding of options theory, including Greeks, volatility surfaces, hedging dynamics, and market microstructure.
  • Experience trading or structuring strategies in equity options markets.
  • Exposure to crypto derivatives, including options and futures.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate theory into executable trading strategies.
  • Ability to operate in fast-moving, high-performance trading environments.
  • Experience designing systematic or semi-systematic options or volatility strategies (preferred).
  • Familiarity with DeFi derivatives, structured crypto products, or crypto-native volatility instruments (preferred).
  • Experience working across both regulated financial markets and emerging digital asset venues (preferred).

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $150,000–$165,000 USD.
  • Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentives.
  • Flexible Time Off, including unlimited paid vacation days.
  • Company-paid holidays and company-paid sick leave.
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and 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.

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