Digital Asset Risk - Senior - Tech Consulting - Location Open

$81,200 - $148,900/Yr

Ernst & Young - Stamford, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Stamford, CT

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Digital Asset Risk Senior at EY, you will lead teams in advising Financial Services clients on the implementation and management of blockchain technology and digital asset products. This role focuses on mitigating risks associated with digital assets, including crypto custody, exchanges, and tokenization, while supporting the successful delivery of transformation projects through your technical and business expertise.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a team of risk analysts and working with client personnel to plan and perform risk assessments.
• Analyzing and evaluating complex IT systems, infrastructure, and risk issues.
• Identifying 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.
• Developing long-term client relationships and understanding the changing business and regulatory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• In-depth understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
• 3+ 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
• A strong understanding of the shifting regulatory considerations of digital assets
• Comfort and experience dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Nice-to-haves

• Digital/Crypto industry experience in areas such as tokenization, staking, and crypto custody
• Experience working with regulators like the NYDFS, OCC, SEC
• Experience supporting testing or audits of technology controls
• Foundational knowledge of common crypto vendors and risk management tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• Medical and dental coverage
• Pension and 401(k) plans
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.