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Digital Asset Risk Manager 

Whole industries have been disrupted and transformed in recent years by digital technology. EY advises clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding edge solutions required to efficiently run their businesses, with a focus on Digital and Cloud. These service areas span E-commerce, Blockchain, Solution Architecture, Mobile Applications, Digital Platform Architecture, Digital Technology Strategy, and Digital IT Operations. 

The opportunity
As a Blockchain Risk Manager, you will lead teams working closely with Financial Services clients to define how to operate products and solutions using blockchain technology and support the successful delivery of digital asset transformation projects through your technical and business expertise.  You will advise clients to understand, architect, select and implement bleeding edge controls required to effectively mitigate unique risks that digital asset products introduce to their organization. These product areas span crypto custody, crypto exchange, cross-border payments, stablecoin issuance, crypto staking, and asset/securities tokenization.

As a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing a comprehensive framework that addresses all facets of risk, governance, and compliance. This is a chance to influence multiple functions, including risk assessment, governance integrity, data management, and fraud prevention, while ensuring alignment with regulations and oversight bodies. Your strategic direction will shape the controls and methodologies that safeguard our organization's future.

Your key responsibilities 
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for governance frameworks, managing complex technical initiatives, and driving quality and risk management. You will collaborate with forensic experts to enhance fraud controls and provide top-tier governance advice to board members. Your day-to-day will involve:
•    Leading a team of risk analysts and working with client personnel to plan and perform risk assessments, analyze and evaluate company’s complex IT systems, infrastructure, and risk issues, and identify risks associated with various digital asset products.
•    Developing new leading practice controls for novel risks posed by digital asset and crypto products
•    Contributing to the generation of new business opportunities for operational risk management including developing long-term client relationships, understanding the changing business and regulatory environment, and actively assessing/presenting new ways to serve clients.
•    Managing and delivering solutions or projects with a focus on quality and risk.
•    Seeking process improvements and identifying innovative solutions.
•    Overseeing billability, workstream deliveries, project management, and engagement economics.
•    Frequent travel and client interactions, contributing to sales growth and RFP responses.

Skills and attributes for success 
To thrive in this role, you will need a blend of technical expertise and business acumen, along with the ability to manage and inspire a team. Your skills and attributes should include:
•    You’re an innovator. You keep up to date on emerging technologies (especially blockchain) and are constantly thinking about potential applications. 
•    You’re a people developer. You find and cultivate talent to achieve outstanding results. You give your team creative freedom to innovate while holding them accountable for making good decisions and delivering results. 
•    You’re comfortable with ambiguity. In fact, you thrive in the face of complex problems with no obvious solutions. 
•    You’re entrepreneurial at heart. You have a passion for making your ideas a reality, building prototypes, and ultimately launching production-scale solutions in the market. 
•    Compliance management software expertise.
•    Enterprise risk strategy optimization.
•    Organizational control model design.
•    Client relationship management and negotiation skills.
•    Critical thinking and a global mindset.

To qualify for the role, you must have 
•    A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
•    Typically 4-6 years of relevant experience. 
•    In-depth understanding of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and the underlying mechanics of various blockchains. Awareness of the unique risks associated with blockchains and crypto assets
•    5+ years of experience in technology risk, compliance, controls, and/or audit roles for Financial Institutions or crypto natives
•    Strong attention to detail and experience supporting a risk and compliance program, working with Risk and Control Matrices and Enterprise Risk Frameworks
•    A strong understanding of the shifting regulatory considerations of digital assets and how they impact Financial Institutions
•    Proven ability in leading technology risk sales/pursuit conversations with internal and external stakeholders in a professional services environment
•    Comfort and experience dealing with ambiguity, uncertainty, and task switching
•    Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership and proven experience driving outcomes with minimal oversight

Ideally, you’ll also have
•    3+ Digital/Crypto industry experience in areas such as tokenization, staking, digital funds, and crypto custody
•    Experience working with regulators like the NYDFS, OCC, SEC, submitting for new product non-objection and/or responding to regulatory inquiries.
•    Experience supporting testing or audits of technology controls
•    Foundational knowledge of common crypto vendors, service providers, and risk management tools

What we look for
We seek top performers with a proven track record of success who can navigate complex challenges with strategic thinking and a collaborative spirit. The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to inspire others to achieve great results.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $107,000 to $196,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $128,400 to $222,900. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.  If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

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