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Policy Associate - AI and Data Centers

Galaxy Digital
Washington, DC$125k – $150k/yrPosted 76 days ago
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About the Company

Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq: GLXY) is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, growing the economy that runs on code. Galaxy delivers the onchain infrastructure that connects institutions to digital assets, including trading, advisory, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization. Galaxy also develops and operates data center infrastructure to power AI and HPC workloads. Anchored by its Helios campus in Texas, Galaxy is building a multi-gigawatt pipeline of more than 5.7 GW of potential capacity, positioning it among the largest and fastest-growing data center developers in North America.

The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Additional information about Galaxy'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.

Candidate Profile & Mindset

Galaxy Digital is looking for a Policy Associate to help build and lead our policy function covering AI infrastructure and AI governance. Reporting directly to the Head of Policy, this person will be a thought leader and operator, shaping Galaxy's policy positions, driving government engagement, and standing up a policy capability in a fast-moving space.

This role will be based in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Head of Policy in developing regulatory and legislative strategy on AI data center policy, including engagement across AI infrastructure, siting, energy procurement, and governance issues.
  • Track, analyze, and forecast federal and state-level policy developments affecting AI infrastructure, including legislation, regulations, and incentive programs, with a primary focus on Texas and expanding coverage as Galaxy's data center footprint grows.
  • Support development of Galaxy's positions on AI data centers and AI governance policy through research, drafting, and direct engagement with federal agencies, Congress, and relevant regulatory bodies.
  • Build and maintain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry coalitions, and key stakeholders, including state legislators, governors' offices, public utility commissions, and economic development agencies, to advance Galaxy's interests on AI policy.
  • Monitor permitting processes, local utilities, and political and regulatory developments in target markets, and flag risks and opportunities for internal teams.
  • Represent Galaxy in policy forums, trade associations, and industry roundtables as directed by the Head of Policy.
  • Draft policy briefings, comment letters, testimony, and advocacy materials for government officials and senior internal leadership.
  • Advise internal stakeholders and external partners on emerging AI policy developments and their business implications.
  • 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • 4+ years of policy experience, with significant exposure to energy, technology, or infrastructure policy at the federal or state level.
  • Experience in Congress, a federal or state regulatory agency, or a policy-focused role at a data center, or energy company strongly preferred.
  • Deep familiarity with AI policy debates, including data center infrastructure, energy permitting, and AI governance frameworks.
  • Proven ability to build policy functions or lead significant policy initiatives with limited infrastructure; a self-starter who thrives in ambiguity.
  • Existing relationships with relevant policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders in the AI and technology space.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical and policy topics for senior executives and government audiences.
  • Comfortable operating across federal and state levels simultaneously, with the agility to track and respond to policy developments across multiple jurisdictions.

Perks & Compensation

  • 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 coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace 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 $125,000 - $150,000 USD 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.

About Galaxy Digital

Galaxy Digital, founded in 2018 in New York by Mike Novogratz, is a diversified crypto financial services firm spanning trading, asset management, investment banking and mining. Listed in Toronto (GLXY) with $10B+ AUM and a large OTC desk, Galaxy advised on major mining and protocol deals. New York-headquartered with hubs in London, Hong Kong and San Francisco, it bridges traditional finance and crypto. Expect markets rigor and cross-asset thinking. Galaxy Digital is a leading digital asset and blockchain financial services firm, offering institutional trading, asset management, investment banking, and Bitcoin mining. Galaxy Digital operates across digital asset asset management, principal investments, institutional trading, and Bitcoin infrastructure with full regulatory compliance.