2026 Risk Internship - NYC

About the Galaxy Summer Internship Program:

The Galaxy NYC Summer Internship Program is an immersive and exciting, nine-week experience taking place on-site in our New York HQ office. During the nine weeks, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience on our Risk team. In addition to learning on the job, Galaxy interns participate in professional development programming, fun social events, and networking opportunities with senior leaders.

Program Dates: June 8th - August 7th, 2026

What You'll Do:

• Utilize on-chain information to enable data-driven decision-making and enhance risk management practices
• Develop and oversee advanced risk analytics and modeling techniques specific to digital assets, enhancing risk measurement and reporting capabilities
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and scenario analyses tailored to digital asset markets, evaluating the potential impact of market, regulatory, and technological changes on the portfolio
• Design and implement innovative quantitative strategies, models, and policies for market risk management, focusing on identifying, measuring, and managing market-related risks such as interest rate, currency, equity, and commodity risks, while considering the unique aspects of digital assets, including volatility, liquidity, and regulatory factors
• Assist in the development and maintenance of systems to calculate risk metrics
• Writing and sharing market color

What We're Looking For:

• Interest and knowledge of Digital Assets, DeFi and the cryptocurrency ecosystem
• Knowledge of financial products and crypto products
• Critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset
• Knowledge basic Python skills and SQL
• Ability to multi-task quickly and efficiently
• Proactive and entrepreneurial spirit

Eligibility Requirements:

• Undergraduate or master's students graduating between December 2026 and June 2027
• Eligible master's students must have fewer than two years of relevant, full-time work experience
• Students enrolled in PhD, MBA, or JD programs are not eligible to apply.

Interns are classified as non-exempt employees and will be paid a rate of $55/hr.

Here are some of the industry-leading benefits of interning at Galaxy:

• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks and weekly lunches
• Smart, entrepreneurial and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits may vary based on location.