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Galaxy · 1 day ago

Senior Volatility and Options Strategist

Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. The Senior Volatility and Options Strategist will lead research and trading initiatives focused on alpha generation and risk mitigation across equity and crypto markets, while collaborating with various teams to implement and scale strategies.

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Responsibilities

Lead 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

Qualification

Options tradingVolatility researchDerivatives strategyOptions theoryAnalytical mindsetCrypto derivativesFast-moving environmentsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum of 8 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

Preferred

Experience designing systematic or semi-systematic options or volatility strategies
Familiarity with DeFi derivatives, structured crypto products, or crypto-native volatility instruments
Experience working across both regulated financial markets and emerging digital asset venues

Benefits

Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
Company paid Holidays (11)
Company paid sick leave
Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other 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
Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
Employee Resource Groups
Benefits may vary depending on location.

Company

Galaxy

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Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence.

H1B Sponsorship

Galaxy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (5)
2023 (7)
2022 (14)
2021 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.71B
Key Investors
Coinbase,Franklin TempletonMichael NovogratzHCM Capital
2025-12-11Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $1.15B
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $460M

Leadership Team

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Sam Englebardt
Co-Founder and Managing Director
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Luka Jankovic
Strategy & Corporate Development, Managing Director
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