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VP/Director, Quantitative Developer - Risk Engineering (Crypto)

Galaxyoptical
City of London
16 hours ago
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VP/Director, Quantitative Developer - Risk Engineering (Crypto) at Galaxy Optical Services


Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.


What We Value

  • Seek Excellence.
  • Be Selective To Be Effective.
  • Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
  • Disagree Transparently.
  • Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
  • Build Dream Teams.

Who You Are

As a member of the Risk Engineering team, you will be joining a fast-paced group of quants and engineers engaged in a broad range of projects, working closely with the Risk Management, Finance, Treasury, Operations and Trading teams and other internal stakeholders, primarily in Cryptocurrencies and DeFi but also TradFi. In an entrepreneurial environment, you will leverage your experience across multiple ongoing initiatives as well as create and drive your own and help shape the overall direction for the team and the businesses we serve.


We are seeking a Senior Quant Developer with the right skills and experience to support the fast growth of our Franchise derivatives business.


What You’ll Do

  • Work on design, development and implementation of pricing and risk models for a growing suite of Crypto derivatives products.
  • Enhance calibration frameworks for forward curve construction, volatility surfaces, and correlation structures.
  • Integrate CVA / XVA components into derivatives pricing.
  • Evaluate different data sources and methodologies across the spectrum of quantitative Crypto models.
  • Develop front office tools and applications for the trading desk and enterprise risk teams.
  • Work closely with risk, finance and business partners to understand their needs and architect appropriate solutions.
  • Write and maintain high-quality code and documentation and work with Model Risk Management to ensure it conforms to the high standards required in a regulated financial institution.
  • Mentor junior developers and quants, promoting best practices in software design and quantitative research.

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience in a Quant and / or Engineering role at an investment bank, hedge fund or asset manager, of which at least 5 focused on derivatives pricing models.
  • Experience with Crypto or FX derivatives is a strong plus.
  • Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, physics, or another quantitative subject.
  • Proficiency in Python required.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical topics to a diverse audience.

Bonus Points

  • Familiarity with Beacon Platform, SecDb, Athena or Quartz a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with Digital Assets and DeFi.
  • Experience with SQL, relational, and non-relational database.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
  • Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and their eligible dependents
  • Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
  • Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
  • Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
  • Employee Resource Groups.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.


We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact .


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