Derivatives Trading Intern - 2026 Summer Internship, Hong Kong at Galaxy

, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cryptocurrency Ecosystem, Global Markets, Trading, Derivatives, Strategy, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Multi-tasking, Proactive, Team Player, Accountability, Python, SQL, Excel

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who We Are: Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality. Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S. We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI. Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com. What We Value: We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. Seek Excellence. Be Selective To Be Effective. Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. Disagree Transparently. Encourage Independent Decision-Making. Build Dream Teams. About the Galaxy Summer Internship Program: The Galaxy HK Summer Internship Program is an immersive and exciting, nine-week experience taking place on-site in our Hong Kong office. During the nine weeks, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on, practical work experience across our teams. In addition to learning on the job, Galaxy interns participate in professional development programming, fun social events, and networking opportunities with senior leaders. We will be looking for 5 individuals for our program, and each intern will be allocated to one of the following teams: Sales, Quant Trading, Derivatives Trading, Risk and Lending. Program Dates: June to August 2026 What you’ll do as a Derivatives Trading intern: Hands-on derivatives trading and deep dive into theoretical concepts Learn directly from experienced traders to gain first-hand exposure on trading desk Learn the scope of the products and tailored solutions offered to Galaxy clients Help the sales team refine coverage models and automate workflows Assist with the day-to-day processes of the team including (but not limited to) creating market color reports, prospecting new accounts, and managing existing relationships Grow your interest and knowledge of digital assets, DeFi, macro, derivatives, and more What We’re Looking For: General knowledge of the cryptocurrency ecosystem Demonstrated interest in Global Markets, Trading, Derivatives, and Strategy Critical Thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset Strong emotional intelligence and a comfort level communicating with others Ability to multi-task quickly, efficiently, and accurately Proactive and strong team player Take accountability of their work Knowledge of Python/SQL/Excel 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. What We Offer: Competitive intern salary Free virtual coaching sessions through Headspace Free daily snacks in-office and Monday lunches Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues *Benefits may vary based on location. Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.

Responsibilities

As a Derivatives Trading intern, you will gain hands-on experience in derivatives trading and learn directly from experienced traders. You will assist with day-to-day processes, including creating market color reports and managing relationships.