Digital Assets Regulatory Management Senior Consultant

About the role

Regulatory & Financial Risk

Ready for a fast-paced, impactful career at the intersection of finance, technology, and regulation? Do you have a passion for helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments and mitigate risk in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets? Deloitte’s Digital Assets practice combines risk management, advanced regulatory knowledge, and emerging technology to help organizations address today’s challenges and prepare for what’s next.

Work you’ll do

• Partner with leading organizations to interpret, design, and deploy controls across the digital asset lifecycle.
• Advising clients on risk frameworks and controls for both traditional and digital asset lifecycle events, drawing on detailed knowledge of banking and capital markets infrastructure and process flows.
• Interpret and apply U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., GENIUS Act), guiding clients through federal and state-level licensing regimes for digital asset activities.
• Assess and design risk management strategies for new and emerging digital asset business models, including regulatory, operational, BSA/AML, cyber, and financial risks.
• Analyze business processes, recommend improvements, and implement risk mitigation controls to support digital asset-specific capabilities.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory developments to provide clients with up-to-date perspectives on compliance obligations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to help organizations achieve T+0, 24/7 settlement and operational resilience.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for supporting client engagement teams in regulatory licensing, risk management, and compliance matters.

The successful candidate would possess these skills

• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide clear guidance to others

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.
• 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 with the ability to synthesize regulatory guidance and industry developments into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal, including the preparation of technical documentation and client deliverables.
• Ability to travel up to 75% based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting digital asset licensing application processes at the state and/or federal level.
• 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.

Wage Range

$119,000 to $218,300

Additional Information

Deloitte offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Our inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ways of thinking, ideas, and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our clients’ most complex challenges.