2026 Strategic Opportunities Internship - NYC at Galaxy

New York, New York, United States

Galaxy Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • Undergraduate or master’s students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
  • Eligible master’s students must have fewer than two years of prior full-time work experience
  • General knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem
  • Critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
  • Strong emotional intelligence and a comfort level communicating with others
  • Ability to multi-task quickly and efficiently
  • Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit

Responsibilities

  • Become one of Galaxy’s technical experts on blockchain infrastructure and assist in managing a proprietary trading book driven by blockchain infrastructure activities
  • Build ecosystem relationships across all digital asset counterparties, including L1, L2, and MEV communities, custodians, financial institutions, Foundations, DeFi protocols, infrastructure providers and more
  • Support the development of a blockchain infrastructure-focused operating business with a full suite of products, with a focus on expanding, enhancing, and improving processes
  • Learn about financial products associated with blockchain infrastructure services and assist in tactical Galaxy-wide “special situations” (across derivatives, credit, asset management, etc.)
  • Support deal flow end-to-end including sourcing, modeling, structuring, validation, risk assessment, and strategy execution
  • Participate in the overall business development of the company by cross selling Galaxy's services to various cryptocurrency projects, supporting Galaxy’s holistic approach to partnerships

Skills

digital assets
blockchain
crypto
trading
investment banking
asset management
staking
self-custody
tokenization
data centers
AI
high-performance computing
Web3

Galaxy

Provides secure investment solutions for cryptocurrencies

About Galaxy

Galaxy.com provides access to cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets, primarily targeting institutional clients such as companies and investors. Their investment solutions include both passive funds, which allow for exposure to digital assets without active management, and active funds managed by experienced crypto experts. These funds are designed to meet the high standards of institutional investors. Galaxy.com generates revenue through management fees on assets under management and offers comprehensive solutions for securely managing blockchain assets without third-party custody. The company also focuses on education and research, partnering with data providers like Bloomberg to deliver reliable information and offering resources like masterclasses to help clients understand digital assets. The goal of Galaxy.com is to lead in the digital asset space by providing secure, reliable, and expertly managed investment options for sophisticated investors.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$17.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Wellness Program

Risks

Competition from tokenization startups like Plume could challenge Galaxy's market position.
Financial restructuring of companies like Rhodium may pose financial risks to Galaxy.
Upsized $350 million offering could increase financial leverage and risk for Galaxy.

Differentiation

Galaxy.com offers both passive and active investment funds for digital assets.
The company provides end-to-end solutions for secure blockchain asset management.
Galaxy.com emphasizes education with masterclasses and digital asset academies.

Upsides

Increased interest in tokenization opens new investment opportunities for Galaxy.com.
Partnerships like Tencent Music suggest potential in entertainment sector for blockchain use.
Appointment of Tony Paquette as CFO could enhance financial strategies and fund management.

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