About the role#
The Investment Banking internship at Galaxy is a nine-week, on-site program based in our New York City headquarters. You will join a lean team that advises crypto and fintech companies on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and corporate strategy. This role offers hands-on experience working on real products and projects alongside our team members. You will also participate in professional development programming and networking events with senior leaders.
What you'll do#
- Build and review financial analyses and valuation models, including comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, and merger models.
- Research companies and protocols using public filings, earnings calls, industry research, and onchain data.
- Map buyer and investor universes, analyze competitive landscapes, and assess business models and value drivers.
- Prepare pitch materials, management presentations, teasers, and internal committee memos.
- Support live deals through preparation, data room maintenance, and process tracking.
- Use AI tools to accelerate research and analysis, and help develop AI-enabled workflows and agents.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2029.
- Foundational understanding of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation.
- Familiarity with blockchain technology, token economics, and how value accrues to companies, protocols, and tokens.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to work through unfamiliar problems.
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex ideas.
- A collaborative approach and a genuine interest in crypto and investment banking.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7th to August 6th)
- Work Modality: On-site, five days a week
- Compensation: Paid at a rate of $55 per hour
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in PhD or JD programs are not eligible.
About Galaxy
Galaxy operates in the financial services sector with a focus on digital assets and data center infrastructure. The company provides institutional platforms for trading, asset management, and tokenization. It also manages data centers to support artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Founded in 2018, the firm is based in New York City and employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It maintains a presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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