Principal - Digital Assets & Blockchain (Banking & Capital Markets)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to identify, design, and deliver blockchain-based solutions tailored to banking, capital markets, and payment industry needs.
• Advise C-suite and senior stakeholders on blockchain adoption strategies, regulatory implications, and industry best practices.
• Design end-to-end blockchain solutions, including decentralized applications (DApps), smart contracts, and integration with legacy TradFi systems.
• Evaluate, select, and implement appropriate blockchain platforms (e.g., Etum, Hyperledger, Layer2 like Polygon, Avalanche, and Solana) based on business and technical requirements.
• Oversee integration of blockchain systems with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring secure data flows and compliance with privacy and financial regulations.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in blockchain, digital assets, and fintech innovation.
• Mentor internal teams and client stakeholders, delivering training and fostering knowledge transfer on blockchain technologies and their business impacts.
• Manage project delivery, including timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure blockchain solutions align with security, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Author technical documentation, proposals, and scopes of work, maintaining clear communication with clients and internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in consulting or technology roles, with a focus on financial services and blockchain.
• Proven expertise in blockchain platforms (Etum, Hyperledger, Layer2 ecosystems), smart contract development, and distributed ledger technologies.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, capital markets instruments, and payment systems, including regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in solution design, enterprise system integration, and technical leadership.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Experience with cloud computing, containerization (e.g., Docker), and modern software development practices is a plus.
• Professional certifications in blockchain or financial services (e.g., CFA, CBP) are highly desirable.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome.

Nice to Have

• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in fast-paced, regulated environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams, managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in consulting or technology roles, with a focus on financial services and blockchain.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off