Risk Advisory Manager – Digital Assets

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee internal audit, internal controls, and operational risk assessments for clients in the digital asset and financial services sectors.

• Provide guidance to exchanges, custodians, trading firms, token issuers, and financial institutions on financial, operational, compliance, technology, and fraud-related risks.

• Assess controls related to digital asset custody, private key management, wallet and exchange operations, reserve management, token issuance, and staking activities.

• Analyze blockchain-related risks associated with smart contracts, protocols, third-party dependencies, oracles, and both on-chain and off-chain data.

• Assist clients in navigating AML/BSA, sanctions, state licensing, and federal securities and commodities regulations.

• Convert intricate transaction flows into actionable process, risk, and control recommendations.

• Manage projects from initial planning through execution and reporting, ensuring quality, budget adherence, timelines, and client satisfaction.

• Present audit results and actionable insights to senior management and audit committees.

• Collaborate with clients who utilize open and closed-loop distributed ledgers and trade various tokens and securities.

• Cultivate trusted client relationships while identifying opportunities to meet wider business needs.

• Mentor, coach, and supervise staff and senior associates while fostering their professional growth.

• Contribute to the firm's recruiting, training, marketing, and other strategic initiatives.

• Stay updated on advancements in digital asset regulation, blockchain technology, internal audit practices, and risk management trends.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in a consulting role or internal position focused on the digital asset or fintech sectors.

• Proven experience delivering projects or engagements within the digital asset ecosystem, including exchanges, custodians, trading firms, or token issuers.

• In-depth understanding of auditing standards, risk management, internal controls, and frameworks such as COSO.

• Technical proficiency in blockchain mechanics, custody and wallet architecture, centralized and decentralized exchanges, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.

• Capability to assess risks related to private keys, smart contracts, protocols, reserves, and digital asset accounting and valuation.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and client-service abilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings to senior stakeholders effectively.

• Experience in leading teams and developing talent.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Claude, and Copilot.

• CPA or CISA certification is required.

• Willingness to travel as per client requirements, not expected to exceed 15% of the time.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Cherry Bekaert will not sponsor work visas for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Disability and life insurance options.

• Generous Paid Time Off policy.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Paid Care Leave benefits.

• A robust and comprehensive benefits program.

• Flexibility to engage in meaningful work while maintaining a work-life balance.

• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development.

• Chances to connect and learn from professionals with diverse backgrounds and cultures.