VP Of Digital Assets

We are seeking an experienced Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Governance professional to help build and operationalize the risk, compliance, and governance framework for a new Digital Assets Trust entity. This role will be instrumental in designing and implementing governance programs across Operational Risk, Compliance Risk Management, and Fiduciary/Trust oversight as the organization prepares for launch, regulatory examinations, and ongoing growth.

The ideal candidate combines deep financial services risk and compliance expertise with exposure to digital assets/crypto and a proven track record of standing up governance programs in highly regulated environments. This individual will work closely with business leaders, compliance, legal, and regulatory stakeholders to establish a robust control environment from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Non-Financial Risk (NFR) governance frameworks for the Digital Assets Trust entity.
• Develop and enhance Operational Risk governance, controls, oversight, and risk management programs.
• Build and operationalize Compliance Risk Management frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Establish governance structures to support regulatory readiness and examination preparedness.
• Create, maintain, and improve risk frameworks, standards, policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms.
• Partner with business, risk, legal, compliance, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory and operational requirements.
• Provide advisory support on risk and compliance considerations related to digital asset custody and trust operations.
• Establish and oversee Fiduciary and Trust governance programs, ensuring alignment with applicable trust and fiduciary regulations.
• Monitor emerging regulatory expectations related to digital assets and implement appropriate governance measures.
• Serve as a strategic advisor while remaining hands-on in the execution and implementation of governance initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Financial Services Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Controls, or Governance functions.
• Strong compliance-focused mindset with significant experience in regulated financial services environments.
• Direct exposure to Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, or Institutional Digital Asset Custody operations.
• Demonstrated success building and operationalizing governance, risk, or compliance frameworks from inception.
• Experience interacting with regulators and supporting regulatory examinations and audits.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, internal controls, governance, and regulatory expectations.
• Knowledge of Trust Law, Fiduciary Law, and Part 9 fiduciary/trust requirements.
• Ability to effectively partner across business, compliance, legal, risk, audit, and regulatory functions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position with an initial duration of 6 months. The role is hybrid and based in Dallas, TX.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)