Digital Assets Regulatory Management Senior Consultant

About This Role

The Digital Assets Regulatory Management Senior Consultant will partner with organizations to interpret, design, and deploy controls across the digital asset lifecycle, helping clients assess and manage risk while complying with evolving U.S. regulatory expectations. This role advises on regulatory licensing and settlement innovation to shape safe participation in the digital asset ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on risk frameworks and controls for traditional and digital asset lifecycle events, leveraging knowledge of banking and capital markets infrastructure.
• Interpret and apply U.S. regulatory requirements, guiding clients through federal and state-level licensing regimes for digital asset activities.
• Assess and design risk management strategies for new digital asset business models, addressing regulatory, operational, BSA/AML, cyber, and financial risks.
• Analyze business processes, recommend improvements, and implement risk mitigation controls for digital asset-specific capabilities.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to provide clients with current perspectives on compliance obligations and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve T+0, 24/7 settlement and operational resilience.
• Support the preparation of technical analyses, policies, and documentation for digital asset laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Engage with clients and teams to educate, report, and build consensus on risk and compliance priorities.
• Participate in the identification and evaluation of new risks and compliance opportunities for digital asset businesses.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for client engagement teams on regulatory licensing, risk management, and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Law, Public Policy, or a related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or a related field, with a focus on risk, regulatory, or compliance aspects of digital and/or traditional banking and capital markets
• Demonstrated familiarity with banking and capital markets infrastructures, traditional and digital asset lifecycle events, and associated process flows
• Deep understanding of the U.S. regulatory environment (including key federal and state statutes such as the GENIUS Act) and direct experience with digital asset licensing or registration regimes
• Proven ability to design, evaluate, and improve risk management frameworks and internal controls for digital asset activities
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Law, Public Policy, or a related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or a related field, with a focus on risk, regulatory, or compliance aspects of digital and/or traditional banking and capital markets.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading or supporting digital asset licensing application processes
• Direct experience working with regulatory agencies, legal counsel, or compliance advisory teams for digital asset or fintech businesses
• Hands-on involvement in risk assessments, internal audits, or regulatory examinations for digital asset organizations
• Familiarity with regulatory technology solutions, blockchain analytics, or data-driven risk assessment methodologies
• Advanced degree or certification(s) in risk, compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field (e.g., CRCM, CAMS, CISA, JD, or LLM)
• Demonstrated experience training or mentoring others in digital asset risk management or regulatory frameworks
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including business proposal development and sales presentations
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong project / program management skills
• Advanced aptitude with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio)
• Experience leveraging generative AI platforms for regulatory intelligence, risk monitoring, policy analysis, or process automation

Skills

* Required skills