2026 Strategic Opportunities Internship - NYC at Galaxy

New York, New York, United States

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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

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

digital assetsblockchaincryptotradinginvestment bankingasset managementstakingself-custodytokenizationdata centersAIhigh-performance computingWeb3

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the dates for the Galaxy Summer Internship Program?

The program runs from June 8th to August 7th, 2026.

Is this internship remote or in-office?

The internship is an on-site, nine-week experience at Galaxy's New York HQ office.

What will I be doing in the Strategic Opportunities Internship?

You will become a technical expert on blockchain infrastructure, manage a proprietary trading book, build ecosystem relationships across digital asset counterparties, support development of a blockchain infrastructure business, and learn about related financial products.

What is Galaxy's company culture like?

Galaxy values a diverse team of free thinkers and fast movers who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers, embracing high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach with principles like seeking excellence, being highly aligned yet loosely coupled, and building dream teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Strong candidates are individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers, embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach, with interest in blockchain infrastructure, digital assets, and financial products.

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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