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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) · 1 day ago

Risk Digital Assets Director

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets, seeking a strategic and hands-on Risk Manager to lead risk initiatives related to digital assets and tokenized markets. This role involves supporting the safe expansion of digital clearing and settlement capabilities and building risk frameworks aligned with regulatory standards while collaborating with various teams.

FinanceFinancial ExchangesFinancial ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Lead risk identification and assessment for digital asset clearing initiatives—including new product offerings, digital custody models, smart contract-based workflows, and blockchain settlement rails

Design and oversee fit-for-purpose risk frameworks for digital asset products and services across credit, liquidity, operational, cyber, and model risk

Support the onboarding of novel participants (e.g., digital asset custodians, decentralized platforms) and assess their risk to the clearing ecosystem

Collaborate with technology, legal, compliance, operations, and product teams to ensure that risk considerations are embedded throughout development and execution

Develop and maintain key risk indicators (KRIs), limits, and reporting for digital asset exposures, blockchain platform dependencies, and third-party technology providers

Support regulatory engagement and internal/external audits related to digital asset risk oversight, including under CFTC, SEC, and other applicable regulatory frameworks

Contribute to scenario analysis and recovery/wind-down planning involving digital asset disruptions, cyber events, or collateral shortfalls

Stay informed on evolving market structure, standards (e.g., ISO 20022, smart contract standards), and global regulatory trends in tokenized asset clearing

Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior

Qualification

Financial risk managementClearing operationsDigital asset risk frameworksDLT protocolsBlockchain certificationsCommunication skillsCollaboration with teams

Required

5–8 years of relevant experience in financial risk management, clearing operations, fintech infrastructure, or crypto asset markets

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience; master's or professional certification (e.g. FRM, CISA, CAMS, blockchain certifications) a plus

Deep understanding of clearinghouse risk frameworks (e.g., CCP credit and liquidity risk models, default management, margin methodologies) and how they apply to digital assets

Familiarity with DLT protocols, digital custody, tokenized securities, and stablecoin mechanics

Demonstrated ability to bridge innovation and risk management, especially in a regulated, member-focused environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience addressing and presenting to committees, auditors, or regulators