Risk Advisory Manager (Digital Assets)
About The Position
The Risk Advisory Manager (Digital Assets) leads high-impact risk advisory engagements for organizations in the digital asset and financial services ecosystems. The role helps exchanges, custodians, trading firms, token issuers, DATCOs, and financial institutions navigate risks related to digital assets and blockchain technology, strengthen controls, address regulatory expectations, and build confidence in a rapidly changing market. The Manager leads internal audit, internal controls, and operational risk work; assesses financial, operational, compliance, technology, and fraud risks; and evaluates controls across digital asset custody, private key management, wallets, exchange operations, reserves, token issuance, and staking. The role also assesses blockchain-related risks involving smart contracts, protocols, third-party dependencies, oracles, and on-chain and off-chain data. The Manager translates complex transaction flows into practical process, risk, and control recommendations and helps clients address applicable AML/BSA, sanctions, licensing, securities, and commodities requirements. Responsibilities extend from engagement planning through execution and reporting, including management of quality, budgets, timelines, and client expectations. The Manager presents findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees, builds client relationships, identifies broader client needs, and supervises and develops staff and senior associates. The role also contributes to firm initiatives and stays current on digital asset regulation, blockchain technology, internal audit, and risk management. Travel based on client needs is expected not to exceed 15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in a consulting capacity or internal role focused on the digital asset or fintech space.
- Demonstrated experience delivering engagements or projects within the digital asset ecosystem, such as exchanges, custodians, trading firms, or token issuers.
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, internal controls, and frameworks such as COSO.
- Technical expertise in blockchain mechanics, custody and wallet architecture, centralized and decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
- Ability to evaluate risks involving private keys, smart contracts, protocols, reserves, and digital asset accounting and valuation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and client-service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Experience leading teams and developing professionals.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Claude, and Copilot.
- CPA or CISA certification.
- Ability to travel based on client needs; travel is not expected to exceed 15%.
- Must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; work sponsorship is not provided.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, fintech companies, blockchain analytics, data analytics, or process automation.
Responsibilities
- Lead internal audit, internal controls, and operational risk engagements for digital asset and financial services clients.
- Advise exchanges, custodians, trading firms, token issuers, and financial institutions on financial, operational, compliance, technology, and fraud risks.
- Evaluate controls over digital asset custody, private key management, wallet and exchange operations, reserve management, token issuance, and staking.
- Assess blockchain-related risks involving smart contracts, protocols, third-party dependencies, oracles, and on-chain and off-chain data.
- Help clients address AML/BSA, sanctions, state licensing, and federal securities and commodities requirements.
- Translate complex transaction flows, from onboarding and trading through custody, settlement, and reporting, into practical process, risk, and control recommendations.
- Manage engagements from planning through execution and reporting, maintaining quality, budgets, timelines, and client expectations.
- Present audit findings and actionable recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
- Work with clients operating across open and closed-loop distributed ledgers and trading tokens and securities.
- Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to address broader business needs.
- Supervise, coach, and mentor staff and senior associates while supporting their professional development.
- Contribute to recruiting, training, marketing, and other firm initiatives.
- Stay current on developments in digital asset regulation, blockchain technology, internal audit, and risk management.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- Other programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection
- Competitive compensation and a total rewards package focused on wellbeing
- Opportunities for career growth and continuous professional development
- Flexible work arrangements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
