Manager - Digital Assets - AML/KYC/BSA Knowledge

About the role

Deloitte's Digital Assets team equips clients to build secure, compliant, and resilient digital finance operations that keep pace with today's opportunities and risks. Our Deloitte Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and an evolving regulatory environment into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client projects or large workstreams focused on AML, KYC, and BSA compliance for digital asset activities, including engagement planning, resourcing, quality management, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary client contact, translating complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic strategies, while leading the development of next-generation controls and investigative programs.
• Audit, design, and implement advanced AML/KYC controls, including the deployment of blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM, Solidus Labs) for transaction tracing and investigative needs.
• Identify, assess, and develop response strategies for evolving AML risk typologies unique to digital assets (mixers, privacy coins, decentralized services, etc.).
• Oversee and empower teams to produce clear, actionable deliverables, including policies, risk assessments, compliance reports, training materials, and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor regulatory developments, industry leading practices, and emerging technologies, advising clients on risk implications and compliance obligations.
• Provide mentorship, formal feedback, and career guidance to team members, supporting professional growth and a strong team culture.
• Manage engagement financials, timelines, QA, and resourcing to deliver outstanding outcomes for multiple concurrent client projects.
• Collaborate on business development, identifying client needs, contributing to proposals, and cultivating new opportunities for Deloitte's Digital Asset AML/KYC/BSA practice.
• Organize and deliver training, workshops, and technical briefings for client and internal audiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Business, Law, Criminal Justice, or a related discipline).
• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial services, consulting, or compliance, with a substantial focus on AML, KYC, BSA, Financial Crime, and risk management-including direct exposure to digital assets, virtual assets, or crypto businesses.
• Extensive experience implementing and/or reviewing blockchain analytics platforms for transaction monitoring, tracing, and investigations.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and mitigating AML/KYC risks unique to digital assets (e.g., mixers, privacy coins, decentralized technologies).
• Strong leadership and people management skills, proven ability to oversee, develop, and formally review performance for teams.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including client relationship management and high-standard deliverable preparation.
• Advanced project management experience, including financial oversight, resource management, and multi-project delivery.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Advanced compliance and digital asset knowledge.
• Leading AML risk assessments, compliance reviews, or enforcement responses in digital asset/fintech settings.
• Direct engagement with regulators, auditors, or legal counsel in AML or sanctions compliance for digital assets.
• Experience building transaction monitoring, rule sets, investigation frameworks, or suspicious activity reporting for crypto products.
• Hands-on use and implementation of advanced RegTech and blockchain forensics tools.
• Advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CAMS, CFE, CRCM, CISA, JD).
• Track record of published thought leadership or presentations in digital asset AML or financial crime topics.
• Business development, proposal, or client relationship expansion experience.