Digital Assets Treasury | Associate Director

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

1d•$162,000 - $270,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is executing an ambitious growth strategy for its Digital Assets capability. We are seeking an Associate Director to lead technology advisory and delivery for Digital Asset initiatives at banks and fintechs. As an Associate Director, you will own solution architecture, platform selection, and end-to-end execution across DLT-based platforms, working directly with senior client stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
7-10+ years of experience in FinTech, Banking Treasury, Capital Markets, or related financial and/or product roles
Experience delivering blockchain or DLT platforms within regulated financial institutions (banks, custodians, broker‑dealers, market infrastructure providers)
Proven experience leading buy‑vs‑build decisions and vendor evaluations and the ability to assess technical architecture, control models, roadmaps, and total cost of ownership
Deep knowledge of institutional wallet & custody models, including MPC‑based and/or HSM‑based architectures
Experience integrating fiat on/off ramps, payment rails, exchanges, custodians, and liquidity providers
Experience with tokenization engines supporting issuance, transfer, and lifecycle management of tokenized assets
Smart contracts (design, deployment, governance)
Integration with core banking systems, ledgers, or treasury platforms
Experience connecting to public and/or permissioned blockchain networks with understanding of node strategy, validator participation, and operational support models

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Background in technology consulting, financial services engineering, or platform architecture
Experience working with banks, capital markets firms, fintechs, or digital asset platforms
Payments orchestration (on-chain/off-chain flows)
Treasury and payments operations

Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership: Oversee delivery of client engagements and advise on building blockchain product and infrastructure
Go-to-Market Strategy: Collaborate with leadership on development and execution of strategic growth and new client acquisition by building and maintaining partner relationships with digital asset and traditional financial institutions
Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with Guidehouse specialty and non-specialty practices to cross-sell relevant services and solutions
Talent Development: Mentor and develop team members, while recruiting new talent to support this strategic growth initiative
Thought Leadership: Collaborate across practices to develop intellectual property and contribute to industry-leading insights
Executive Engagement: Manage senior-level relationships and align Digital Assets solutions to client needs, driving revenue and profitability

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend