About the job

Who We Are

At Galaxy we are building products and services to help the world invest in economic progress. We believe crypto and blockchain innovations will permeate and improve all aspects of our global economy. Our vision is a society where value and ownership flow as freely as information. Galaxy is a digital asset and blockchain leader helping institutions, startups, and individuals access and navigate the crypto economy. As one of the most well-capitalized and trusted companies in the industry, we provide platform solutions custom-made for a digitally native ecosystem across multiple synergistic business lines: Trading, Asset Management (passive and active strategies), Principal Investments, Investment Banking Services, and Mining. Galaxy’s CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz leads a team of crypto enthusiasts, and institutional veterans focused on the future of finance and Web3. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, London, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands (registered office), and New Jersey.

Additional information about the Company's businesses and products is available on 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.

Who You Are

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to support of Chief Operating Officer, Head of Trading, and CEO of Blue Fire Trading in Chicago. Responsibilities include managing calendars, liaising with vendors, managing the flow of information, and streamlining expense reports and other back-office tasks. You will also assist with managing office events, liaising with building facilities and maintaining the office. You are excited about contributing to the team’s success by solving problems, being collaborative, and demonstrating intellectual curiosity.

What You’ll Do

• Executive Assistant responsibilities for the COO, Head of Trading, and CEO of Blue Fire Trading, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings
• Act as the main contact person for the office of the building regarding problems, repairs, improvements and the distribution of building events and notices to employee
• Maintain inventory of office and kitchen supplies and replenish when needed
• Coordinate with People’s Team to organize company events, activities, and lunches for Chicago office employees
• Coordinate volunteer outings for Chicago office employees
• Coordinate with IT for the setup of office and desk space for CH employees and other visitors
• Greet Guests, distribute mail, maintain conference room calendar for all Chicago office employees and their guests
• Log in visitors with security on building’s platform and request and program employee’s keycards in security system
• Replenish refrigerator with water and soft drinks daily
• Responsible for overnight deliveries with FedEx and UPS
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Assist with ad hoc admin requests

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of administrative experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Extensive MS Office knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bonus Points

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity and excitement of cryptocurrency space

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
• Flexible Time Off (paid)
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and other dependents
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks and weekly lunches
• Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
• Annual charitable giving match
• Employee Resource Groups
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
• Benefits may vary based on location.

Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.

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.