Digital Assets Regulatory Management Senior Consultant

As a Senior Consultant in Deloitte's Digital Assets practice, you will partner with leading organizations to interpret, design, and deploy controls across the digital asset lifecycle. You'll help clients assess and manage risk, comply with evolving U.S. regulatory expectations, and prepare for the future of banking and capital markets by advising on everything from regulatory licensing to 24/7 settlement innovation.

What you'll do

• Advise 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 such as the 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.
• Support the preparation of technical analyses, policies, and documentation for compliance with 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 supporting client engagement teams in regulatory licensing, risk management, and compliance matters.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as 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 written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documentation and client deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, build and sustain professional relationships, and lead projects or workstreams.
• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 75% based on the work you do and the clients and industries 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.

Nice to have

• 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 in risk, compliance, regulatory affairs, or a related field such as CRCM, CAMS, CISA, JD, or LLM.
• Demonstrated experience training or mentoring others in digital asset risk management or regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leveraging generative AI platforms for regulatory intelligence, risk monitoring, policy analysis, or process automation in compliance and risk management functions.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.

What we offer

• Salary range of $119,000 to $218,300, depending on skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

About Deloitte

Deloitte's Regulatory, Risk & Forensic team helps client leaders translate multifaceted risk and evolving regulatory environments into defensible actions that strengthen, protect, and transform their organizations. The Digital Assets practice combines risk management, advanced regulatory knowledge, and emerging technology to help organizations address today's challenges in the rapidly evolving world of digital assets.