VP/Director, Tech Lead – Operations Technology (Middle & Back Office Systems) at Galaxy

New York, New York, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Digital Assets, Blockchain, Finance, Cryptocurrency, AI InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

12+ years of experience in software engineering, including significant leadership and stakeholder-facing experience
Strong background in financial services, with hands-on experience in trade lifecycle systems (middle/back office, settlements, reconciliations, etc.)
Seasoned engineering leader with strong technical depth and solid understanding of the trade lifecycle in finance
Thrives in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, bringing clarity, structure, and accountability to complex initiatives
Comfortable discussing systems architecture with engineers and representing technology to senior business stakeholders
Based in New York City, able to work closely with global teams across time zones

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior engineering point of contact for Operations Technology in USA, helping drive initiatives across trade booking, reconciliation, settlement, and other post-trade workflows
Partner closely with global leadership to align priorities, manage dependencies, and ensure consistent execution across regions
Lead and mentor a primarily US-based engineering team, fostering technical excellence and ownership
Represent the technology organization in front of senior business stakeholders (Trading, Operations, Finance, Compliance), translating business needs into actionable technical initiatives
Bring structure to complex, multi-stream projects - ensuring clarity of ownership, tracking, and communication
Oversee resourcing, prioritization, and delivery for multiple concurrent initiatives
Collaborate across time zones to ensure alignment between USA and Asia teams, driving communication cadence and follow-through
Provide technical guidance and oversight on system design, architecture, and best practices for scalable and resilient trade systems
Identify and execute on opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and workflow efficiency

Skills

Tech Leadership

Operations Technology

Middle Office Systems

Back Office Systems

Trade Lifecycle

Finance Engineering

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.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI

Try Jobo Free