Guidehouse

Digital Asset Technical Advisory | Associate Director

Guidehouse$162K — $270K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7-10+ years experience in FinTech, Banking, or related roles
  • Experience with blockchain or DLT platforms in regulated institutions
  • Proven ability in buy-vs-build decisions and vendor evaluations
  • Deep knowledge of institutional wallet & custody models
  • Experience integrating fiat on/off ramps and payment systems
  • Experience with tokenization engines and smart contracts

Responsibilities

  • Oversee client engagement delivery and advise on blockchain product building
  • Collaborate on go-to-market strategy and client acquisition
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to provide relevant solutions
  • Mentor team members and support talent acquisition
  • Develop intellectual property and contribute to industry insights
  • Manage senior-level client relationships to align solutions with needs
  • Drive revenue and profitability from Digital Assets solutions

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 50%


Clearance Required:

None

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is executing an ambitious growth strategy for its Digital Assets capability. We are seeking anAssociate Director to leadtechnology advisory and deliveryfor Digital Asset initiatives at banks andfintechs.As an Associate Director, you will ownsolution architecture, platformselection, andend-to-endexecution across DLT-based platforms, working directly with senior client stakeholders.Key Responsibilities will include:

  • Engagement Leadership: Oversee delivery of client engagements andadviseon buildingblockchainproductand infrastructure

  • Go-to-Market Strategy:Collaborate with leadership ondevelopment and execution of strategic growth and new client acquisition by building andmaintainingpartner relationships with digital asset and traditional financial institutions

  • Cross-Practice Collaboration: Partner with Guidehouse specialty and non-specialty practices to cross-sell relevant services and solutions

  • Talent Development: Mentor and develop team members, while recruiting new talent to support this strategic growth initiative

  • Thought Leadership: Collaborate across practices to develop intellectual property and contribute to industry-leading insights

  • Executive Engagement: Manage senior-level relationships and align Digital Assets solutions to client needs, driving revenue and profitability

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor'sdegree

  • 7-10+ years of experience in FinTech,BankingTreasury, Capital Markets,or related financialand/or productroles

  • Experience deliveringblockchain or DLT platformswithin regulated financial institutions (banks, custodians, brokerdealers, market infrastructure providers)

  • Proven experience leadingbuyvsbuild decisions and vendor evaluationsand the ability to assess technical architecture, control models, roadmaps, and total cost of ownership

  • Deep knowledge ofinstitutional wallet & custodymodels, including MPCbased and/or HSMbased architectures

  • Experienceintegrating fiat on/off ramps, payment rails, exchanges, custodians, and liquidity providers

  • Experience withtokenization enginessupporting issuance, transfer, and lifecycle management of tokenized assets

  • Smart contracts(design, deployment, governance)

  • Integration withcore banking systems, ledgers, or treasury platforms

  • Experienceconnecting to public and/or permissioned blockchain networkswith understanding of node strategy, validator participation, and operational support models

What Would Be Nice to Have

  • Masterdegree

  • Background in technology consulting, financial services engineering, or platform architecture

  • Experience working with banks, capital markets firms,fintechs, or digital asset platforms

  • Paymentsorchestration(on-chain/off-chain flows)

  • Treasury and payments operations

The annual salary range for this position is $162,000.00-$270,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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