Digital Assets Consultant

Job role- Digital Assets ConsultantNYC,NY(Hybrid)Duration- Long TermThis role sits at the intersection of traditional capital markets and emerging blockchain technology, supporting the build-out of institutional-grade digital asset capabilities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency markets, and the operational and security considerations unique to digital assets — including custody, wallet architecture, and key management.Responsibilities· Support the design and delivery of digital asset initiatives spanning trading, custody, and settlement workflows· Provide subject matter expertise on blockchain protocols, cryptocurrency markets, and tokenized assets· Contribute to the definition of wallet infrastructure and key management frameworks, including custody models (hot/cold storage, MPC, multi-sig) and operational controls· Partner with technology, operations, risk, and compliance teams to translate digital asset requirements into actionable delivery plans· Assess vendor and platform solutions across the digital asset ecosystem (custodians, exchanges, blockchain analytics, tokenization platforms)· Support regulatory and control considerations relevant to institutional digital asset offerings· Produce documentation, workflows, and presentations for senior stakeholdersRequired Experience· 5+ years in financial services, with direct experience in digital assets, blockchain, or cryptocurrency initiatives· Strong understanding of blockchain fundamentals — distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, and major protocols (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.)· Experience with crypto trading workflows, market structure, and exchange/OTC connectivity· Working knowledge of wallet and key management concepts, including custody solutions, MPC, multi-signature schemes, and private key security· Experience operating in large financial institutions or consulting environments with complex stakeholder landscapes· Excellent communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and business audiencesPreferred· Prior experience at a bank, exchange, custodian, or digital asset-native firm· Familiarity with the regulatory landscape for institutional digital assets (SEC, OCC, NYDFS BitLicense)· Understanding of tokenization use cases in capital markets