Vice President, Tax Advisory
$160k - $210k USD
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.
Who You Are:
The VP, Tax Advisory will serve as a key partner to Galaxy’s Head of Tax, supporting a wide range of complex tax matters across the firm’s global platform. This role works closely with legal, finance, and business teams to provide technical tax analysis on a wide range of corporate transactions and M&A, global trading activities and financial products, investment funds and partnerships, and international operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and brings strong analytical, writing, and problem-solving skills to help guide strategic decisions across Galaxy’s trading, lending, asset management, staking, and data center businesses.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide technical tax analysis and prepare legal memoranda on derivatives and financial products, M&A and general corporate tax issues, partnerships and investment funds, and international tax matters
- Support M&A and corporate transactions, including structuring, tax due diligence, drafting tax provisions, and post-closing integration
- Analyze U.S. international tax issues (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, PFIC, transfer pricing) related to global operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia
- Advise on partnership and fund tax matters, including tax allocations, carried interest, and asset management structures
- Evaluate tax credit and incentive programs (e.g., Qualified Opportunity Zones, energy credits) and their application to data center and partnership structures
- Research and advise on the tax treatment of derivatives, financial products, and lending with respect to digital assets and securities
- Assess tax implications of new products, business lines, and jurisdictions across federal, state & local, and international frameworks
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate impacts to senior leadership
- Support tax function process improvements, automation initiatives, and integration with tax technology platforms
- Assist with audits, controversy matters, and responses to tax authority inquiries (IRS, SALT, and foreign jurisdictions)
- Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 5+ years of experience at a Big 4 or equivalent accounting firm or 3+ years at a law firm.
- Strong experience in one or more core tax areas: M&A/corporate tax, U.S. international tax, partnership/fund taxation, or financial products
- Excellent technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Points:
- J.D. or equivalent foreign law degree (LL.M. in Taxation is a plus)
- Familiarity with information reporting requirements
- Experience with digital asset taxation or blockchain-related transactions
- Proficiency in Excel and/or coding/data analysis tools
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements
- Flexible Time Off (paid)
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Competitive family planning benefits for US employees
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Free daily snacks and weekly breakfasts/lunches
- Employee Resource Groups
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
The base salary ranges included below will be commensurate with candidate experience, expertise and local market. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise. At Galaxy, we maintain a total compensation philosophy which consists of a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity incentives.
Base Salary Range
$160,000—$210,000 USD
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.