Member of Prime, Intern

At Anchorage Digital, the focus is on creating a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional involvement in crypto. Anchorage Digital offers a range of services including custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security solutions. It is also home to Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the inaugural federally authorized crypto bank in the U.S., serving institutions via various entities worldwide.

Funded by industry leaders such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, and Visa, Anchorage Digital embodies a Series D valuation surpassing $3 billion. Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, the company has expanded to New York, Porto, Singapore, and Sioux Falls. The organization encourages learning more about its initiatives on X and LinkedIn.

Technical Skills: The "Builder" Mindset

• Figuring advanced mathematical modeling and quantitative techniques to optimize trading strategies in diverse product landscapes

• Developing robust systems, in-house tools, and dashboards to enhance trading execution and risk management

Complexity and Impact of Work: The "Owner" Mindset

• Leading capstone projects in specialized rotations and channeling conceptual research into practical market strategies

• Handling real-time data streams and identifying trends affecting the firm's profit and loss amidst the volatile crypto market

Organizational Knowledge

• Collaborating within the Anchorage Prime ecosystem by understanding the dynamics involved in institutional liquidity, custody, and settlement interactions

• Ensuring smooth integration of complex trades into the firm's operating framework through coordination with the middle and back office teams

Communication and Influence

• Gaining insights from experienced Wall Street mentors in digital assets, converting strategic insights into technical implementations

• Presenting research and strategic insights to the trading desk, defending methodologies and impacting real-world trading and client interactions

Qualifications

• Specialization in a quantitative field at school (e.g., engineering, computer science, math, economics)

• Inherent interest in capital markets with a focus on digital assets

• Experience in personal trading or involvement in blockchain activities

Additional Preference (Not Required)

• Profound grasp of tokenomics, token incentive structures, and historical token price narratives

• Appreciation of the Hamilton soundtrack, symbolizing the establishment of a new financial paradigm

At Anchorage Digital, the team transcends boundaries, blending expertise in platform security, financial domains, and distributed ledger technology to support institutions securely participating in the evolving digital asset domain. With a diverse group of over 600 members, efforts are consolidated towards revolutionizing finance and facilitating value transfer in the new global economy.

The company emphasizes creating an inclusive and respectful work environment, fostering connections and support. Anchorage Digital values diversity and transparency to enable exceptional work experiences, upholding equality and respect regardless of background. Anchorage Digital adheres to Equal Opportunity Employment standards, welcoming applicants without bias towards race, religion, gender, or other considerations. Data privacy protection is also key, and Anchorage Digital maintains this by earning client trust through stringent data handling practices. AI tools streamline the hiring process but the final decisions are human-led, ensuring fairness and accountability in evaluations.